Today’s Niche Spotlight is Arena of Kings, a competitive multiplayer arena brawler by Villain Games.

Arena of Kings seeks to emulate the competitive MMORPG PVP experience in quick matches without the grind. Choose from 10 different classes and theorycraft builds to your heart’s content.

Earn epic loot drops to further enhance your favorite builds. Compete in fast, skill-based 3v3 arena battles in casual and competitive formats. You can find the launch trailer below.

Arena of Kings is free-to-play on Windows PC via Steam.

You can find a rundown (via Steam) below:

Experience MMORPG-style arena PvP in its purest form. Create your hero, customize your spells, and jump straight into 3v3 arena battles in a fight to the death! With no barrier to entry, there’s nothing stopping you and your friends from joining our world. Play for FREE!

“The ultimate Esport game of raw skill, lightning-fast pace, teamwork, and strategy.”
– Iverson, Bloodline Champions DreamHack World Champion

ALL 10 CLASSES FREE

Freedom of choice is a core pillar in our design. As a player, become empowered by the meaningful choices you make when theorycrafting your build. With over 150+ Spells available and only 8 fitting on your Spell Bar at a time, discover limitless combinations that directly impact the course of battle.

BRING FRIENDS AND PARTY UP
Solo Queue or Flex Queue in teams of 3 players. Precisely calibrated Skill-based Matchmaking ensures that you’ll be matched against the right opponents every game.

ASCENSION GAME MODE
To the victor go the spoils! Consecutive victories increases your group’s Bounty Value, advancing your party closer towards King’s Ascent, a Continuous Global Tournament Event reserved for the two most dominant teams. Winning Ascension rewards epic treasure and a global shoutout heard across the Arena of Kings universe.

FREQUENT GAME UPDATES
We are dedicated to maintaining a healthy state of the game. Consistent game updates bring us closer to a more perfect state of balance. Seasonal content patches introduce new classes, spells, arenas, items, and fresh leaderboards to climb!

FLUID MOVEMENT & OPTIMIZED NETCODE
Lag ruins gaming. Our commitment to a smooth player experience experience is paramount. Experience instantly responsive movement, performance optimized high-tick servers, and gameplay fluidity that has been heavily QA tested with arena veterans.

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