Summary
- KATSEYE will perform the official VALORANT 2025 Game Changers Champions anthem “M.I.A.” on November 11 at 6AM PT.
- Championship will take place on November 20 in Seoul, South Korea, including women and marginalized genders in the competitive scene.
- Marks as KATSEYE’s first official collaboration with Riot Games and the first GCC anthem since 2022.
An exciting collaboration is set to take place between the global girl group KATSEYE and the esports scene! Riot Games brings KATSEYE in the upcoming championship tournament to sing this year’s anthem. Here’s everything you should know about the KATSEYE x VALORANT collaboration.
KATSEYE Brings “M.I.A.” to Game Changers
A special performance awaits the VALORANT esports community following Riot Games’ official announcement. KATSEYE will perform a special “VALORANT Game Changers Version” of the hit track, “M.I.A.” for the 2025 tournament. Originally, the song was featured on the group’s second EP “Beautiful Chaos” released in June 2025.
The upcoming performance will feature a gaming-inspired remix of the title. They officially released a 1-minute preview on KATSEYE’s official YouTube channel and social media accounts. The complete cinematic and anthem will premiere on November 11 at 6 AM PT with pre-save options available.
Who Are KATSEYE?
But who are these girls that have been making noise in the music scene? KATSEYE was formed in 2023 through a survival show competition called Dream Academy. It puts contestants together through rigorous South Korean-style training.
At the end, the lineup consists of six members with diverse backgrounds such as:
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- Sophia Laforteza
- Lara Rajagopalan
- Yoonchae Jung
- Megan Skiendiel
- Manon Bannerman
- Daniela Avanzini
They cemented KATSEYE’s identity as a true global girl group by bringing each member’s own unique nationality and ethnicity. The group already achieved significant success from their June 2025 EP “Beautiful Chaos,” particularly “Gnarly.” It was their first track to crack the Billboard Top 100 following the popularity of their releases like “Touch.”
The Gaming Connection
While it seems surprising, KATSEYE and VALORANT have previous conversations before the official partnership. Their member, Megan Skiendiel, is a known gamer and previously reached out to popular streamer “Pokimane.” She invited the streamer for a gaming session after the group appeared on the steam.
Plus, the group’s fans “Eyekons” already theorize a potential VALORANT collaboration following the release of “Gameboy.” The song featured video game elements that even VALORANT’s official account acknowledged the prediction. They shared “manifesting really works,” which shows appreciation for the fanbase’s intuition.
A Historic Moment for Game Changers Championship
This will be the first time that the VALORANT Game Changers Championship will receive their custom anthem since 2022. Back then, it featured the “SEIZE THE PLAY” trailer with the anthem “ALL EYES ON ME.” Meanwhile, the following 2023 and 2024 events starred hype films by Karel Psota and Yonaka’s “PREDATOR.”
However, neither had the full cinematic treatment that this year’s championship will have. The tournament begins on November 20 in Seoul, South Korea. It will bring together the best women teams to compete for the trophy.
Conclusion
While not a first time for Riot Games, the KATSEYE and VALORANT collaboration appears iconic for many. With the group’s continuous rise of popularity, they can draw attention towards Game Changers 2025. Definitely, keep an eye on the premiere release of KATSEYE’s special version of “M.I.A.” this November 11.
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