Riot Games has officially released the music video for FIRESTARTER, the highly anticipated single marking K/DA's return to the spotlight alongside animation studio Fortiche, ahead of their upcoming EP scheduled for October 21, 2026.
The virtual pop group composed of reimagined League of Legends champions had been away from new collective material for six years. This new release reunites MIYEON and SOYEON from i-dle lending their voices to Ahri and Akali, joined by newcomers Sophie Powers and Mimi Webb taking over vocal duties for Evelynn and Kai'Sa. This updated lineup breathes new life into the band's signature style with upbeat pop rhythms, bilingual verses in Korean and English, and an infectious dance tempo designed to conquer global charts.
The partnership with Fortiche and the creative talent behind the track
One of the most praised aspects among fans is the return of Fortiche Production at the helm of the music video's animation. The renowned French studio, famous for crafting the group's breakthrough debut POP/STARS in 2018 and helming the critically acclaimed television series Arcane, teamed up once again with Riot Games to deliver a top-tier visual experience. The video stands out through striking lighting work, dynamic choreography, and an artistic blend of stylized 3D animation with hand-painted textures characteristic of the Parisian studio.
The choreography for the track was crafted by American choreographer Sean Bankhead, designing fluid, impactful routines translated into keyframe precision by Fortiche's animators. Songwriting and lyric credits include David Dahlquist, Ashley Fulton, Georgia Ku, Aejin Kwon, Sebastien Najand, and James Norton. Music production was handled by Kill Dave and Sebastien Najand, with mixing by Tom Norris and mastering by Dale Becker, all backed by Riot Music Team in executive production.
Paving the way for the new mini album
The arrival of the single sets the stage for the next discographic phase of the virtual group. As confirmed by Riot Games, FIRESTARTER serves as the title track for their upcoming EP, which lands across major digital streaming platforms on October 21, 2026. Fans can already pre-save the project while enjoying the music video on official channels.
Initial reception has proved overwhelming, gathering millions of views within its debut hours and climbing to global trending spots across video platforms and social networks. With this launch, Riot Games reasserts K/DA's standing not just as an in-game pop culture crossover, but as a major multimedia act capable of commanding mainstream attention across the global music landscape with top-tier visual and sonic production standards.