LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 19, 2023 – Riot Games revealed the cinematic trailer for Teamfight Tactics’ biggest update yet, and with it its latest in Riot’s real-world musical artist collaborators - Steve Aoki. Teamfight Tactics: Remix Rumble leans on music in a big way, from its remixed meta to its innovative soundtrack, where player decisions affect the audio in real-time. The animated trailer highlights a who’s who of Riot’s in-house bands, including K/DA, Pentakill, True Damage, and more – and features music remixed by acclaimed DJ/producer Steve Aoki.
Watch the launch music video for Teamfight Tactics: Remix Rumble, set to League of Legends - REMIX RUMBLE (Steve Aoki Remix) here.
Remix Rumble created the perfect opportunity for Riot Games to collaborate with another global phenomenon, Steve Aoki. Aoki lent his skills to the Teamfight Tactics: Remix Rumble cinematic music, in-game cosmetics, and even a Dim Mak merchandise line celebrating TFT’s new set.
“The way we worked with Steve on the music for this video piece was pretty interesting,” says Kole Hicks, composer at Riot Games. “Initially I sent over stems for two songs in four of our different styles; Classical, Jazz, Metal, and Hip Hop. From that, Steve picked a few elements that resonated with him and he built the remix, which was based on the overall concept of having those different musical styles weave together, but still also sound great as a standalone remix track. Then from that remix I took Steve's stems and built, edited, and added a few additional elements to create a custom music track that would work with our video. So, specifically for the cinematic, Steve's remix utilizes our in-game music as a core through-line and then I used Steve's remix as a foundation for our video." Kole Hicks, Composer - League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics.
The trailer is a celebration of music and its power to bring people together. In this case, however, the cast of Champions aren’t just there to watch the show. Prominent characters including Jhin, Yorick, and Jinx get their time on stage and off – including a mosh pit that may or may not include a motorcycle. In game, each character represents a corresponding musical genre, and placing them on the battlefield adds surprising new elements to the ever-evolving soundtrack. Players can recruit Champions within a single genre, creating the jazz, metal, emo, disco, country, or other supergroup of their dreams – with gameplay synergies to match. Or they can recruit their favorite rosters and experiment genre-bending mixes that pull from a variety of disparate genres.
Aoki has also collaborated with the Teamfight Tactics art team on the design for two unique cosmetics; Scratch the Little Legend, and a “Get Caked” Boom, which flings a delicious (and humiliating) cake at opponents – complete with sprinkles. Scratch enters the Convergence as a serious-looking squirrel slash DJ perfectly suited to the Remix Rumble. Aoki was involved throughout the process of the creation of both of these cosmetics, including early brainstorming sessions and creative feedback throughout the iteration process.
Finally, players excited for the Remix Rumble can show off their excitement with limited edition pieces from the Dim Mak x Teamfight Tactics: Remix Rumble Collection. The collection includes three oversized Dim Mak “Action” Pins featuring Scratch, Pengu, and Choncc; effervescent graphic t-shirts and hoodies, as well as a luxury satin bomber jacket with intricate embroidery details. This collection was inspired by the Remix Rumble, and with items featuring the Convergence’s newest DJ - Scratch.
Teamfight Tactics: Remix Rumble is releasing on PC and mobile on November 21, 2023, with complete cross-play and cross-progression. Similar to the base game and past Sets, players can jump into the action at no cost. Remix Rumble also includes a UX refresh on mobile, providing a visual and UI upgrade to better match the PC experience and officially launching tablet support.
For players in the Asia-Pacific, TFT Mobile is releasing in APAC on November 22nd,2023 local time! Pre-registrations are still open on the App Store and Google Play Store, and players can unlock exclusive rewards by pre-registering in time for launch.
ABOUT TEAMFIGHT TACTICS
TFT is an eight person free-for-all strategy game where players combine LoL champions and items in different formations to defeat the seven other players in a match. As the leading game in the auto battler genre, players tactically place an army of characters on a grid-shaped game board for a last-player-standing automated battle. Since launching in 2019, TFT has emerged as the top contender in the genre by providing a fun and deep chess-like gameplay experience for all types of players on multiple platforms.
Visit teamfighttactics.leagueoflegends.com for more information and follow @TFT on social media.
ABOUT DIM MAK:
In 1996, Steve Aoki founded DIM MAK and developed it into an influential independent record label, music and fashion lifestyle brand. Responsible for launching the careers of seminal acts such as Bloc Party, The Bloody Beetroots, The Chainsmokers, M.I.A., Keys N Krates, The Kills, and countless others, the independently owned DIM MAK has consistently pushed new musical movements via its staunch DIY ethos. As a fashion leader, DIM MAK cultivates community by bringing together collaborators from all walks of life including the likes of Hiroshi Fujiwara,
Sanrio, One Piece, and Playboy, to name a few. With nostalgic references toward his youth, Aoki often includes anime, music, and games into the DIM MAK aesthetics. Aoki named his record label and subsequent fashion brand “DIM MAK” as a nod to Bruce Lee’s signature fight move: the touch of death. With a back catalog hundreds of records deep, a history of legendary live events, and a fully formed clothing line, DIM MAK continues its global mission of promoting boundary-pushing music and culture ‘by any means necessary.’
Press Kit: HERE
Riot PR Contact: Jacqui Collins, jcollins@riotgames.com (Global)
Dim Mak PR Contact: Hanna Magstadt, hanna@chapter2agency.com
ABOUT TEAMFIGHT TACTICS
TFT is an eight person free-for-all League of Legends strategy game mode where players combine LoL champions and items in different formations to defeat the seven other players in a match. As the leading game in the auto-battler genre, players tactically place an army of characters on a grid-shaped game board for a last-player-standing automated battle. Since launching in 2019, TFT has emerged as the top contender in the genre, with millions of players globally since its launch, providing a fun and deep chess-like gameplay experience for all types of players.