Every year, Riot Games releases a brand-new Worlds anthem. This Monday, October 13, saw the debut of
“Sacrifice,” performed by Chinese superstar G.E.M., following "Heavy Is The Crown" by Linkin Park in 2024. As always, the song was accompanied by one of the most ambitious animated music video created by Riot’s in-house team.
Featuring legendary stories, teams, and players, this year’s video paid tribute to many iconic figures from the past 15 years of competition that have shaped League of Legends’ professional ecosystem. Sheep Esports tried to identify all the active and retired players featured in the 2025 clip, from the most obvious ones to the most hidden.
The one and only unkillable demon king, celebrated once more as he enters Worlds 2025, not as an emperor but as a God. Credit: Riot Games.
Uzi, with six Worlds appearances and two Finals without ever claiming the title, stands as the first true mechanical prodigy to emerge from the LPL. Credit: Riot Games.
Beyond the central figures, the video hides dozens of subtle nods and emotional callbacks to the game’s history:
