The "Honor of Kings" 5v5 Black Festival is coming soon, and the rich rewards and activities are attracting much attention from players.
2026-04-20 13:59
The official Weibo account of "Honor of Kings" recently released details about the "Crazy Burning Edition" update for the 5v5 Black Festival, attracting widespread attention from players. This update includes multiple content sections such as new skin releases, welfare activities, gameplay optimizations, and cross-industry collaborations. The overall schedule is packed with content and offers substantial rewards, clearly serving as a pre-event promotion for a large-scale event for all players.
Firstly, regarding skins and rewards, this year's 5v5 Black Festival will launch two new "Dream Series" skins, along with a free event to obtain epic skins. Players can receive corresponding rewards by completing designated tasks or participating in related gameplay. In addition, the event will also introduce co-created avatar frames and avatar frames that can be exchanged for with Star Coins, providing players with more personalized decoration options.
Secondly, the login and sign-in rewards for this event are also very generous. Starting May 1st, players can receive 3 Friend Cards and Guessing Coins daily by signing in, which can be used for team play and participating in related activities. Additionally, players can receive 25 Rose Hearts for free upon logging in, an item that can be used to exchange for rare skins and is a key resource that long-term players are particularly interested in.
In terms of gameplay, this update also brings some adjustments. The prediction system in ranked matches will be optimized and upgraded. When the entire team participates in predictions and obtains high returns, prediction coins can be returned up to 10 times, thereby increasing the participation and strategic depth of the gameplay. At the same time, the "Mahjong gameplay," which is popular among some players, will return to the Rift on April 29th as one of the permanent entertainment modes, further enriching the game's casual experience.
In addition to the regular updates, this event also includes limited-time content and resource reruns. Starting May 1st, all heroes and all directly purchasable skins will be available for a limited-time free trial, allowing players to try different hero and skin combinations. Simultaneously, limited-edition skins from the Fantasy Shop and Gift Book will also make a limited-time return, providing collectors with an opportunity to complete their collections. Overall, the event's impact is more concentrated than before.
Finally, this year's 5v5 Black Festival will also feature crossover content – the collaboration between "Honor of Kings" and "Nezha 2" will officially begin on April 29th. Considering the previously announced benefits and gameplay updates, this version can be seen as a typical "large-scale festival event," using frequent giveaways and content updates to increase player activity and further enhance the overall atmosphere of the Black Festival.
Image source: Internet/Official Weibo account of Honor of Kings