After a long absence, the virtual band of Riot Games, K/DA, released a new song. This marked the end of a 6 year long hiatus since their last project. The single titled 'Firestarter' was released on the 19th of October, 2024.
Virtual band returns with new single after six-year silence
The release of this single provides fans a good reason to check out the League of Legends world once again. The release is a testament of the developers' intent to engage with a global audience through different mediums.
For this latest song, the band has a mix of returning and new talent to represent the virtual characters. Miyeon and Soyeon of I-dle are once again playing the roles of Ahri and Akali respectively. This provides a continuity for the long time fans.
On the other hand, Sophie Powers and Mimi Webb are the singers for Evelynn and Kai'Sa respectively. Their voices add a new dimension to the virtual band.
For the song, the developers collaborated with the animation studio, Fortiche, to produce a music video for the song. They leverage the expertise of the animation studio to produce high quality 3D visuals. The music video is the main medium through which the song will be presented. It goes along with the video focus of the platform that is hosting it.
The release of the music video was met with an enthusiastic response from the audience. It gathered more than 3 million views on YouTube in 6 hours after its initial release. In the comments section of the video, fans expressed their excitement at the return of the virtual band.
One user remarked that it was worth the wait. Another user appreciated the quality of the animations. They said anything Fortiche works on is a gold mine.
The speed at which the video gathered views is a testament to the enduring popularity of the franchise. Even after a 6 year hiatus, the franchise still has what it takes to capture the audiences' attention.
Source: DEXERTO
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