In early June, Tencent’s “Kingdom of Honor World” launched a new round of test recruitment, indicating that this game is likely to enter the final open beta phase soon.
Actually, the game had begun development as early as 2018 and had previously unveiled real gameplay footage. However, given the abundance of open-world titles at the time, Tencent may have felt uncertain, leading to a reworking of the game and a long period of refinement before it was released again.
Despite the passage of years, the anticipation of the players has diminished somewhat. The future of this game remains uncertain. The release seems to be driven by the absence of a successful open-world game in Tencent’s portfolio. Observing the success of other companies, Tencent feels a bit anxious. However, the company is unwilling to take a different path, making it increasingly difficult.
In fact, with Tencent’s scale, it might be better to adopt a niche genre and release a big title. For instance, in the domain of naval warfare, WOWS has dominated the market with few competitors. Despite WOWS’s superior quality, the 14.5 update offers a rich array of content.
The core content of the 14.5 update is a grand summer celebration event, providing generous rewards and a highly valued “Fire Support High-Grade Supply Box.” This box is of high quality, as it includes all 17 ships, each a ten-tier coal ship!
Moreover, these ships are of high quality, offering players unique strength or high entertainment value. In terms of strength, Naples from the I series is a very good choice. This ship, launched in 2021, has consistently been tough and is considered the most valuable coal ship.
Its standout feature is the I series SAP secondary gun, which can be roughly understood as “high-damage low-armor” AP, with fixed penetration that does not diminish. It is highly effective. The DPM of Naples’s secondary guns reaches nearly 4.2 million, doubling that of other European heavy cruisers. Once inside the secondary gun range, it becomes a god of destruction.
Another advantage of Naples is its I series tradition of smoke machines. These devices are small but powerful, allowing warships to temporarily hide in place. Unlike ordinary smoke machines with speed restrictions, fuel smoke allows warships to travel at high speeds. Thus, whether using fuel smoke to rapidly approach or retreat, it is highly suitable.
Apart from the ships of the supply box, other channels also offer ships of high quality in the 14.5 update. In steel ships and the Research and Development Agency, CW’s No Obstruction and HL’s William I are examples. The former is an iteration of a forward hull design, equipped with 16 234mm main guns, and the latter is a PLUS version of the Y series Duncan class, with the distinctive HL orange bomb, providing both entertainment and strength.
In addition to the “strength beauty,” “Kingdom of Honor World” also offers a deep historical naval fleet. In the “Naval Legacy” event, players will encounter a special version of Johnnie, commemorating the Johnston, which bravely sank during the Battle of Midway. It also inherits the SAP main gun from the original and has a special ammunition system, maximizing its output.
The 14.5 update of “Kingdom of Honor World” has been consistent in terms of stability, not only providing strength but also adding historical depth. For fans of naval warfare, it is certainly worth missing out.