Riot Games' Virtual Group Realסטיes to Perform 2026 Worlds Theme Song

Riot Games announced on September 30 the return of its virtual hip hop group, Realסטיes. The group will perform "Know My Name," the official theme song for the 2026 League of Legends World Championship.

The song and its official music video are set to be released on major streaming platforms on October 9. This year's music video will highlight the career of Faker, emphasizing his role in T1's historic third consecutive World Championship title and his resilience in overcoming challenges.

Realסטיes is an in-game virtual hip hop group comprising five popular League of Legends characters: Akali (rap), Ekko (rap), Qiyana (vocals, rap), Senna (vocals), and Yasuo (DJ, producer). "Know My Name" marks Realסטיes' first release since their 2019 single "GIANTS," which has garnered over 230 million streams across platforms.

This is the first time a virtual artist from Riot Games will headline a World Championship theme song. The group features collaborations with artists including Soyeon of (G)I-dle, Coco Jones, Vic Mensa, and Sofía Reyes. The League of Legends World Championship is the premier annual tournament for the game, bringing together top teams globally. This year's championship will be held in the United States, with the finals taking place at the Barclays Center in New York on November 14, where Realסטיes is scheduled to perform live.