Arcane Season 2 Soundtrack: Stray Kids and Twenty One Pilots Featured
Riot Games’ League of Legends Animated Series Returns with New Music
Riot Games has revealed the artists who will be featured on the official soundtrack for the second season of its animated League of Legends series, Arcane. Collaborating with Virgin Music Group, the soundtrack includes songs from well-known artists such as Twenty One Pilots, Stray Kids, and Stromae.
Twenty One Pilots Headline Arcane Season 2 Soundtrack
The most notable name on the soundtrack is Twenty One Pilots, a band that gained popularity with hits like “Stressed Out” and “Heathens.” This isn’t the first time Arcane has featured big names; Imagine Dragons’ “Enemy” was a standout track in the first season.
Riot Games Expands Musical Collaborations
Over the years, Riot Games has continuously integrated music into its projects, using its popular IPs like VALORANT and League of Legends. These efforts include major collaborations with artists for esports events and even creating virtual bands using in-game characters.
In 2023, Riot Games extended its partnership with BMG, focusing on signing songwriters for its music projects. This partnership has helped Riot Games enhance the musical experience of its games and events.
K-Pop Influence with Stray Kids
Stray Kids’ inclusion on the soundtrack highlights Riot Games’ ongoing integration with the K-pop industry. Back in 2018, they introduced the virtual girl group K/DA for the League of Legends World Championships. More recently, K-pop artists like KISS OF LIFE and New Jeans have created anthems for VALORANT Champions 2024 and the 2023 League of Legends World Championships, respectively.
Diverse Global Talent
The soundtrack features a wide array of artists, underscoring the global reach of League of Legends. Stromae, a Belgian artist known for his dance hit “Alors on danse,” is another significant addition. At the time of writing, Stromae has over 12 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Maria Egan, Riot Games’ Global Head of Music, commented on the diverse lineup: “Arcane’s groundbreaking approach to music inspired an incredibly diverse group of artists from many genres, languages, and cultures who wanted to be part of this new season. We also wanted to represent the global reach of League of Legends by working with artists from all around the world.”
Full Soundtrack Lineup
The complete soundtrack for Arcane Season 2 includes songs from a variety of artists, such as:
- Freya Ridings
- Marcus King
- Stefflon Don
- Raja Kumari
- Fever 333
- Woodkid
- Ashnikko
- d4vd
- ZAND
- Mako
- Djerv
- Misha Mansoor
- Mick Wingert
- Stromae
- Pomme
- King Princess
- Twenty One Pilots
- Sheryl Lee Ralph
- Stray Kids
- Young Miko
- Tom Morello
- Royal & the Serpent
Each track is an original composition crafted specifically for the show, which is set to release in November 2024. This diverse musical lineup aims to deepen fans’ connection to the series’ powerful stories.
Conclusion
With the return of Arcane for its second season, Riot Games continues to push the boundaries of integrating music and gaming. By featuring a diverse range of artists from around the world, the Arcane Season 2 soundtrack promises to offer fans a rich and immersive auditory experience. The inclusion of artists like Twenty One Pilots and Stray Kids showcases Riot Games’ commitment to blending top-tier music with its popular gaming franchises.
