League of Legends World Championship Anthem performed by G.E.M.
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TheShy as Aatrox in the Worlds Anthem 2025. Image via Riot Games.
A cosmic celebration of legacy, sacrifices, and the fans who create these memories.
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The wait is over. The 2025 League of Legends World Championship anthem, âSacrificeâ performed by G.E.M., has officially been released on Monday. Accompanied by a cinematic music video set among the stars, the anthem embodies this yearâs theme of dedication, struggle, and triumph â a fitting reflection of what it takes to stand among the worldâs best. The video, which premiered just a day before the start of Worlds 2025, is among Riot Gamesâ most ambitious MV to date.
Set in a vast expanse of space, players from across regions converge toward a celestial version of the Summonerâs Cup. Throughout the video, legendary moments from past World Championships are reimagined â Rasmus "Caps" Wintherâs unforgettable Sylas play from Worlds 2020, including the âillegalâ Ashe arrow moment, returns in stunning cinematic detail.
Some unforgettable plays
Kang "TheShy" Seung-lokâs Aatrox, Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeokâs Azir shuffling Park "Ruler" Jae-hyukâs Varus, Luka "Perkz" PerkoviÄâs Lissandra, Jian "Uzi" Zihaoâs Vayne, and appearances by Äá» "Levi" Duy KhĂĄnh, Alexandre "TitaN" Lima, and many more pros remind viewers of the tournamentâs decade-long legacy of unforgettable plays. In a heartfelt moment at the end of the song, the video turns its gaze from players to the community itself. Fans, coaches, teamâs owners, and more players flash in a quick rundown of some of the most iconic moments of the last 15 years.
Among them, longtime fans can spot a touching tribute. Maciej "Shushei" Ratuszniak, the Fnatic player who won the very first League of Legends World Championship in 2011 and who passed away earlier this year, is shown lifting the trophy one last time. The inclusion of fans and legacy figures weaves together the competitive and emotional threads that have defined Worlds for more than a decade.
âThe biggest stage possibleâ for G.E.M.
In keeping with Riotâs tradition, âSacrificeâ balances musical storytelling with visual spectacle. The track itself goes back to a soft yet epic sound which could evoke âLegends Never Dieâ or âPhoenixâ for fans. It showcases G.E.M.'s signature powerhouse vocals, blending it with orchestral strings and a soaring final bridge that mirrors the emotional crescendo of the Worlds stage.
Known across Asia for her vocal range and emotive performances, G.E.M. was chosen for this yearâs anthem as Worlds returns to China â a deliberate creative decision, according to Maria Edgan, Riot Gamesâ Global Head of Music. âSheâs a superstar, and we had to find the biggest possible stage,â Edgan told Sheep Esports in a recent interview.
Where 2024âs âHeavy Is The Crownâ with Linkin Park leaned into rock energy and nostalgia, âSacrificeâ feels more introspective. Like a reminder that behind every team, broadcast member, and even fan there is a story of sacrifices in love for the game.
The 2025 Worlds anthem music video is now available on YouTube and all major streaming platforms. Fans are already scouring it for Easter eggs, and with over a decade of history represented, thereâs plenty to uncover.
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