In a weekend of clutch plays and deafening cheers, Nova Esports etched their name in history as the inaugural champions of the MY Honor of Kings League (MKL).
The rising squad defeated Black Shrew Esport (BSE) in a nail‑biting best‑of‑seven Grand Final, claiming the lion’s share of the USD 60,000 prize pool and earning a coveted berth at the Honor of Kings World Champion Cup 2025 (KWC 2025).
A Milestone for Malaysian Esports
The MKL Spring 2025 season was Malaysia’s first fully offline professional Honor of Kings circuit. From 6 to 8 June, six elite teams fought at Sunway Pyramid, treating spectators to world‑class drafts and immaculate mechanics.
Backed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), Rakan Muda, realme and Sunway Pyramid itself, the league aims to elevate mobile‑MOBA talent and give local fans a stadium‑level experience.
Grand Finals Recap: Seven Games of Heart‑Stopping Action
Tension mounted as the series reached 3‑3, triggering an Ultimate Battle decider: identical hero line‑ups, no bans, and only seconds to lock choices.
Nova Esports’s captain NOVA.Xuan piloted Dharma with surgical precision, landing crowd‑control chains that shattered BSE’s formation. His clutch plays earned the FVMP award and sealed a 4‑3 victory for Nova.
“This win is for everyone who supported us,” said Nicholas “NOVA.Xuan” Ng. “We’ll make Malaysia proud at KWC 2025.”
Inside the Draft: How Strategy Became Spectacle
MKL’s strict Global Ban & Pick rule meant that once a hero appeared in a game, it was off‑limits for the rest of the series. Coaches had to dig deep into their benches, rewarding teams with broader champion pools.
By Game 5, 40 different heroes had already hit the Rift, showcasing Malaysia’s depth of meta knowledge and keeping analysts guessing at every turn.
More than 3,000 attendees cycled through the venue over three days, waving neon banners, queuing for meet‑and‑greets and belting out chants that rattled the stage lights.
Nearby cafés saw walk‑in traffic surge as fans streamed in wearing team jerseys—a small but telling sign of esports’ growing spill‑over effect on local businesses.
Nova Esports Road to KWC 2025: Three Flags, One Dream
Nova Esports now joins BSE and third‑place AG Global as Malaysia’s banners at the upcoming Honor of Kings World Champion Cup.
Facing powerhouses from China, Brazil and Turkey, the trio will carry lessons from MKL—mirror drafts, global ban‑and‑pick discipline and late‑game composure—onto the international stage.
7GL Announcer Pack: Star Power In‑Game
Celebrations extend to players at home with the 7GL Announcer Pack, live 9 – 19 June 2025. Complete a single match to unlock local icons Soloz, Makdi, Ombong, Feekz and Peak calling double kills, legendaries and victories—free and voiced in unmistakable Malaysian style.
The pack pairs perfectly with May’s 7GL Voice Pack, letting fans customise both pings and hype lines.
Behind the scenes, strategic partners powered every pixel: KBS and Rakan Muda delivered policy muscle, realme supplied high‑refresh‑rate phones for broadcast play, and Sunway Pyramid transformed its atrium into a purpose‑built arena.
Their collaboration shows how public‑private teamwork can fast‑track an esports ecosystem.
Why This Victory Matters
- Clear Pathways – MKL maps a roadmap from ranked queues to pro contracts.
- Economic Upside – Prize pools and sponsorships create jobs in coaching, content and event production.
- Cultural Resonance – Mobile titles like Honor of Kings turn malls and cafés into social hubs, courting Malaysia’s hyper‑connected youth.
Nova’s triumph is more than a headline; it’s a beacon proving global stages are within reach.
Patch updates, show‑matches and community cups will keep the hype alive as KWC 2025 approaches. For Nova Esports, the grind continues: scrims, VOD reviews and maybe a roster tweak. For fans, it’s time to rally behind homegrown talent and watch Malaysia chase a world title.
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