Could this be the end of Arena of Valor as we know it" This week sees the release of Errol and details of the May update trickle out from the East. But what is causing far more of a stir is rumors of Kings of Glory (KoG) – the original game Arena of Valor is based on – potentially coming over from China. Let’s talk about that in this week’s Arena of Valor roundup!
Is KoG Getting a Worldwide Release"

With Top NA jungler Zane streaming just earlier this month, the rumor mill of KoG, Arena of Valor’s incredibly popular Chinese counterpart, potentially gearing up to release in the West, many are wondering whether one would replace the other. After all, Tencent could market the game as one of the most popular games of all time given its gargantuan player base in its native China. With a few topics popping up on Reddit lately, it’s difficult to pinpoint where exactly this rumor came from. From what I can gather, Tencent has been bringing players together for a documentary on the game, or has given permission for a documentary to be made as potential marketing material for a worldwide release.
When asked about the potential release during the stream, Zane responded “I’ve heard it’s going to be coming out in the second half of this year. They said the documentary will come out in June or July." Later in the stream, he goes on to speculate that Tencent will “franchise" Kings of Glory and actively advert...