Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
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Honor of Kings vs MLBB: Esports Launches in India
The Indian mobile gaming landscape is undergoing a strategic shift as Honor of Kings and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang aggressively introduce dedicated esports initiatives to capture market share.
- Honor of Kings and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang launched dedicated esports initiatives in India in March 2026 to capture market share through direct qualification paths to the Esports World Cup 2026.
- MOBA publishers are investing in local infrastructure and competitive prize pools to establish a foothold in the Indian market, with organizations like S8UL Esports leading initial audience engagement efforts.
- The expansion of MOBA titles faces significant competition from the entrenched popularity of battle royale games like BGMI and Free Fire, which currently dominate the Indian mobile gaming landscape.
Esports Viewership February 2026: LCK, CS & RLCS Trends
The esports landscape in February 2026 demonstrated significant growth and shifting engagement patterns, driven by high-stakes regional tournaments and strategic shifts in broadcast accessibility.
- The LCK Cup saw a marquee match between T1 and Dplus reach a peak of over 1.5 million concurrent viewers in February 2026.
- The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) Boston Major set a record of 624,000 concurrent viewers, driven by a revamped rewards program and strategic co-casting.
- The Call of Duty League experienced positive viewership momentum following its transition away from platform exclusivity.
Ares' gameplan, Honkai: Star Rail drama, Moonton's Savvy sale, Rovio's write-down, DICE awards, more
The mobile games industry is currently navigating significant shifts in investment, corporate restructuring, and geopolitical influence.
- Savvy is in negotiations to acquire Moonton, the developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, for approximately $7 billion, signaling a potential exit from mobile gaming for ByteDance.
- Sega recorded a $200 million write-down for Rovio, citing intense market competition and a lack of recent successful titles.
- Financial performance across the sector is polarized: AppLovin reported a 70% revenue increase to $5.48 billion and Krafton reached $1.2 billion in mobile revenue, while Embracer Group saw mobile game sales decline by 66%.
Savvy Games Group in Talks to Buy MOONTON Games
ByteDance is currently in advanced negotiations to sell its gaming studio, MOONTON Games, to Savvy Games Group.
- ByteDance is in advanced talks to sell its wholly owned game studio, MOONTON Games, to Savvy Games Group for an estimated $6 billion to $7 billion.
- The transaction could be finalized as early as the first quarter of 2026.
- MOONTON Games is primarily valued for its popular mobile MOBA title, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and its established esports ecosystem.
Portuguese Esports Federation Renews Deal With Moonton Games
The Portuguese Esports Federation (FPDE) has officially renewed its partnership with Moonton Games, aiming to solidify Portugal’s position as a central hub for European competition within the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (ML:BB) ecosystem.
- The Portuguese Esports Federation (FPDE) has renewed its partnership with Moonton Games to establish Portugal as a regional hub for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (ML:BB) competitions.
- ML:BB will serve as a flagship title at the Portuguese Esports Cup 2026, which is scheduled for June 4–7 in Fundão, Portugal.
- The 2026 Portuguese Esports Cup will feature 20 competitions across 16 titles with a combined prize pool exceeding €15,000.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Joins Esports Nations Cup Lineup
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced that SNK Corporation’s fighting game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, will be one of 16 titles featured at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026.
- SNK Corporation’s 'FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves' has been selected as one of 16 official titles for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The tournament will take place from November 12–15, 2026, featuring 32 players competing for their respective national teams.
- The competition format includes a group stage with four groups of eight players, followed by a single-elimination playoff bracket for the top 16 qualifiers.
OPPO, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Extend Partnership
Moonton Games has extended its strategic partnership with mobile phone manufacturer OPPO to support the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports ecosystem throughout 2026.
- Moonton Games has extended its partnership with smartphone manufacturer OPPO to support Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports throughout 2026.
- The collaboration includes the rebranding of the 'Smooth Legend Cup' into the 'OPPO Hyper Legend Cup,' a collegiate-focused tournament featuring a $100,000 USD prize pool.
- The OPPO Hyper Legend Cup will culminate in a cross-border final in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in April 2026, featuring university teams from Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Esports Nations Cup: $45 Million Funding for 2026
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a $45 million funding commitment for the inaugural 2026 Esports Nations Cup.
- The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has committed $45 million in funding to support the inaugural 2026 Esports Nations Cup.
- The funding is divided into three pillars: $20 million for player and coach prize money, $20 million for the ENC Development Fund, and $5 million for professional club incentives.
- Prize money for the 16 competitive titles follows a placement-based framework, awarding $50,000 for first place, $30,000 for second, and $15,000 for third per player.
Dota 2 Officially Joins Esports Nations Cup Line-Up
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has officially added Dota 2 to the roster of titles for the 2026 Esports Nations Cup (ENC).
- Dota 2 has been confirmed as the third of 16 titles for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, a biennial international competition operated by the Esports World Cup Foundation.
- The Dota 2 tournament will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, running from November 2 to November 8, 2026.
- The competition will feature 32 national teams, with the top 16 invited based on a national ranking system and 16 others determined through regional qualifiers and wildcard slots.
Trackmania Formally Joins the 2026 Esports Nations Cup Line-Up
The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially confirmed that the racing title Trackmania will be featured as a competitive game in the 2026 Esports Nations Cup.
- Ubisoft’s racing title Trackmania has been officially confirmed as a competitive game for the 2026 Esports Nations Cup.
- The tournament is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2026.
- Trackmania is the second game announced for the event, joining Mobile Legends: Bang Bang in the nation-vs-nation competition lineup.
Top Mobile Esports Games of 2025 by Viewership
Mobile esports solidified its status as a foundational pillar of the global gaming industry throughout 2025, driven by increased institutional recognition through high-profile events like the Esports World Cup and the Southeast Asian Games.
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang remains the global leader in mobile esports, generating 434 million hours watched in 2025 despite not hosting an M-Series World Championship.
- Only three mobile titles surpassed the one-million peak concurrent viewer milestone in 2025, highlighting a highly concentrated elite tier in the industry.
- Arena of Valor achieved record-breaking performance with 133.6 million hours watched, securing the second position in the global rankings.
Top Esports Games of 2025
The 2025 esports landscape was defined by stability among the top five titles, even as the industry navigated circuit restructurings and evolving broadcast formats.
- League of Legends remained the global leader in 2025 with 735.5 million Hours Watched, supported by strong international events and expanded co-streaming.
- Counter-Strike secured the second position with a 33% year-over-year increase in Hours Watched, driven by tournament format changes and competitive innovation.
- The top five esports titles remained identical to 2024, signaling a consolidated industry hierarchy despite broader circuit restructurings.