When asked about the same, he replied, “You can if you want. We actually provide quite a lot of a single-player experience. It’s an option. We provide a non-invasive multiplayer experience for you. At some point, it’s always convenient to play with others. Let’s say that you feel like a boss fight is too difficult. As a player, you can always call for help, but it’s not going to be disruptive.”

Matchmaking with similarly ranked players is available when heading into a dungeon, though it’s unknown if there are any restrictions. Of course, you can also bring in AI companions, which Simon describes as an “assistant function.”

“If you can’t find a friend or just want to play alone, then there are options for AI companions in the dungeons or stuff like that. So it’s more like an accessible assistant function to that.” It’s unknown if you can temporarily recruit other players’ characters as support units with the AI controlling them.

Amid all the new details, Honor of Kings: World still lacks a release date, with the development team “working really hard to bring it online as soon as possible.” Private playtests are ongoing, and the title is coming to consoles and PC. Stay tuned for more details, and check out the latest trailer here.

TiMi Studio Group has confirmed a behind-closed-doors playtest for registered media members. The official website is also live, outlining different locations in Jixia, including the Tower of Enlightenment in Jixia Academy, the Springbrook Plains with its ancient ruins and wetlands, and the mountains.

There are also more dangerous places like Dragon Valley (which gets its name from the remains of a giant dragon) and Caelumpila Ruinsaa, previously a soldier enhancement facility with untold secrets.

It’s all very intriguing, though time will tell if we’re any closer to a release. Stay tuned for potential updates in the coming days, and check out more gameplay here.