Kongor Studios is making waves in the esports world with the announcement of its first-ever Heroes of Newerth: Reborn tournament. This highly-anticipated event promises to deliver thrilling competition and features an impressive $100,000 (~£75,319) prize pool.
Sources have disclosed that more details about the tournament, including registration information and the format, will be unveiled in the coming weeks. Importantly, the tournament will welcome all players and include open qualifiers, ensuring a broad range of talent can participate.
The Revival of Heroes of Newerth
This bold move marks a significant step in the comeback of Heroes of Newerth. Initially launched by S2 Games in 2010, the game closed its doors in 2022. Thanks to a collaboration between Kongor Studios and Garena, the beloved MOBA title is making a triumphant return. Earlier this year, Heroes of Newerth reemerged and entered its alpha stage in May, setting the stage for more exciting developments.
On October 22nd, Kongor Studios released an open beta trailer, announcing that the open beta will start on November 11th, available for everyone to play for free.
Heroes of Newerth and Esports
The unexpected revival of Heroes of Newerth has also revitalized its esports scene. In 2025, Paradise League has organized multiple events featuring smaller prize pools. The most-watched Heroes of Newerth esports tournament remains the HoN Tour World Finals 2017, which achieved a peak viewership of 15,256 and a total of 148,696 hours watched.
This new tournament and the growing interest in the MOBA could breathe new life into the competitive landscape of Heroes of Newerth. With open qualifications available to all, it remains to be seen how this title will fare against giants like Dota 2 and League of Legends.