MLBB x King of Fighters (KOF) encore event: Release date, skins revamp, and more

John Dave T. Rossel

John Dave T. Rossel

The MLBB x KOF encore event makes its first rerun in 2025 with six revamp skins.

The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) x King of Fighters (KOF) collaboration event is making a return featuring a revamp of the skins. This crossover event first debuted back in March 2019 with only four available skins. Due to its popularity, it returned in 2020 with three additional skins and again in 2024 with three more.

With the return of the MLBB x KOF encore event, six of the featured skins, specifically the first and second wave, get a major makeover. This is a significant move by MOONTON Games, considering how these exclusive skins are far behind in visual effects. 

Here is all you need to know about the upcoming MLBB X KOF encore collaboration event, including the skin revamps and release dates.

MLBB x KOF crossover skins get a fresh new look for 2025 encore event

The six of the fan-favorite MLBB x KOF collaboration skins gets a fresh and updated new look for the year 2025. According to a teaser video, the skin revamp includes updated display animations, portraits, and more in-game lobby actions.

The KOF skins that will receive a revamp are as follows:

  • Aurora "Kula Diamond"
  • Gusion "K'"
  • Chou "Iori Yagami"
  • Karina "Leona"
  • Dyrroth "Orochi Chris"
  • Guinevere "Athena Asamiya"

What to expect in the event

It would seem that the event mechanics remain unchanged. This means you are guaranteed to get Karina "Leona" on your first 10x draw if you don’t own her skin yet. Otherwise, you will get an Epic tier or higher skin. 

The MLBB x KOF Encore Leona Karina skin revamp preview. (Image via MOONTON Games)
The MLBB x KOF Encore Leona Karina skin revamp preview. (Image via MOONTON Games)

Just like other major collaborations, a premium supply event will also appear throughout the duration of the MLBB x KOF rerun. You can complete tasks like logging in daily, top-up Diamonds, or spend them to get extra tokens that you can use in the gacha system. 

Additionally, a bingo mini-event should be part of the rerun event. Each 10x draw you make grants you one number and completing a bingo line will unlock one of the featured skins. However, it is still unclear if they made changes to the mechanics of this minigame, as it is notorious for being frustratingly difficult to complete.

What is the 2025 MLBB x KOF encore event release date?

The release date of the MLBB x KOF encore with revamp skins is yet to be announced. However, according to various leaks, the event is scheduled to release on Feb. 22, 2025. 

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