# K/DA releases new EP ahead of Worlds 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/true-damage-2026-league-of-legends-anthem-announcement > Updated: 2026-10-21T20:11:20.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3. Riot Games has launched the ‘FIRESTARTER EP’ from its virtual pop group K/DA, marking the group’s first new music in six years. The EP includes the title track ‘FIRESTARTER’, alongside ‘WATCH ME’, ‘NEVER GOING BACK’, and ‘GIRLS’, which features a collaboration with the virtual artist DJ Sona. The music video for the title track, produced by Fortiche Production, reached over 9.2 million views within its first 24 hours. To celebrate the release and the upcoming 2026 League of Legends World Championship, Riot Games is conducting global activations. In South Korea, collaborations include pop-up stores and limited-edition merchandise with brands such as Uniqlo, 7-Eleven, and Lotte Department Store. In Brazil, K-pop-themed events, including free dance classes and Halloween parties, are scheduled across five cities, including Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. K/DA remains confirmed to perform at the Worlds 2026 opening ceremony in New York on November 14. Additionally, Riot Games is releasing limited-edition products for its Riftbound trading card game featuring K/DA and World Championship themes. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Riot Games expands K/DA presence with new EP and global events Riot Games marks the return of virtual group K/DA with the ‘FIRESTARTER EP’ and a series of global brand collaborations and events ahead of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/riot-games-virtual-groups-kda-and-true-damage-to-perform-at-worlds-2026 ### 2026-10-15: True Damage to perform 2026 League of Legends Worlds anthem Riot Games’ virtual hip-hop group True Damage returns with ‘Know My Name’, the official anthem for the 2026 League of Legends World Championship. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/true-damage-to-perform-2026-league-of-legends-worlds-anthem ### 2026-09-30: True Damage to perform 2026 League of Legends World Championship anthem Riot Games announced that virtual hip-hop group True Damage will perform ‘Know my name’, the anthem for the 2026 League of Legends World Championship. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/true-damage-to-perform-2026-league-of-legends-world-championship-anthem-1 --- Cite as: K/DA releases new EP ahead of Worlds 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/true-damage-2026-league-of-legends-anthem-announcement