Nova Esports has done it again in a nine-day showdown at Malaysian Powerhouse, taking home the championship at the Honor of Kings Invitational season 3. Their star player, Xuan, stole the show with his skills in the grand finale against South Korea’s NongShim Redforce, earning the FMVP title for his jaw-dropping performance. They win a $100,000 prize.
A Grand Finals to Remember
The final clash was mind-blowing. Nova Esports and NongShim RedForce went head-to-head in a nail-biting series that ended with a razor-thin 4-3 victory for Nova. Every match had fans on the edge of their seats. Strategies were tested. Skills were pushed to the limit. And in the end, Nova emerged victorious, proving why they’re one of the best in the game.
As for NongShim Red Force, they no longer crossed down without a combat. Their top-notch run for the duration of the event secured them the runner-up spot and a solid $50,000 prize. They may have fallen short in the final battle, but their performance turned into nothing less than astonishing.
Tournament Breakdown & Venue
The Honor of Kings Invitational Season 3 wrapped up on March 1, 2025, featuring 12 of the best teams from around the world. The battleground is SM City North EDSA in Manila, Philippines. The stakes? A massive $300,000 prize pool.
Tournament Schedule:
- Group Stage: February 21 – 24
- Knockout Stage: February 26 – March 1
Prize Pool Distribution:
- Nova Esports – $100,000
- NongShim RedForce – $50,000
- Blacklist International – $25,000
- Team Vitality – $25,000
- Impunity – $15,000
- Elevate – $15,000
- Bigetron Sigma – $14,500
- All Gamers Global – $14,500
- Gen.G Esports – $10,000
- Alpha7 Esports – $10,000
- Kagendra – $10,000
- Rough World Era – $10,000
Group Stage Drama
The competition kicked off with 12 teams split into four groups. Only the top two from each group made it through. The rest are eliminated.
- Group A: Blacklist International & Elevate advanced. Gen.G Esports was knocked out.
- Group B: Team Vitality & All Gamers moved forward, leaving Alpha7 Esports behind.
- Group C: Nova Esports & Impunity made it through. Kagendra didn’t make the cut.
- Group D: NongShim RedForce & Bigetron Sigma secured spots, eliminating Rough World Era.
The Knockout Stage: Where Legends Were Made
This is where the actual battle started. Nova Esports kicked matters off with a commanding win over all game enthusiasts globally. Next, they steamrolled beyond team energy to reach the Grand Finals.
In the meantime, NongShim RedForce had their own direction to glory. They took down an increase conveniently, then brought a grab win against Blacklist worldwide to e-book their spot within the very last showdown.
Nova’s Moment of Glory
The Grand Finals were nothing short of legendary. Seven games. Maximum pressure. Every round felt like the decider. And in the final moments, Nova Esports delivered. With impeccable teamwork and nerves of steel, they secured the championship and cemented their status as the best Honor of Kings team of the season.
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