Riot Games just dropped “Sacrifice,” the theme song for the upcoming Worlds 2025, League of Legends’ biggest tournament. It landed on Monday, the 13th, and the animated video is much more than just a hype reel. It’s a deep dive into the game’s rich history, celebrating its biggest legends. This year, the animation holds a particularly heartfelt tribute to Maciej “Shushei” Ratuszniak, a true icon of the early LoL competitive scene.
The gaming world recently felt a loss with Shushei’s passing from cancer on April 28th of this year. He left behind an incredible legacy, revered by the League of Legends community. As a mid laner, he led FNATIC to glory, winning the very first LoL World Championship back in 2011. Beyond just lifting the trophy, he was named the best player of the whole competition. His unique playstyle, especially with the champion Gragas in the mid lane, was groundbreaking and made him famous.
The “Sacrifice” animation doesn’t stop at Shushei. It showcases many other legendary players who have shaped the game’s competitive scene. Viewers will spot names like Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk, Rasmus “Caps” Winther, Kang “TheShy” Seung-lok, Luka “Perkz” Perković, and Jian “Uzi” Zihao. These are the faces that built the sport.
Worlds 2025 is set to kick off this Tuesday, the 14th, at 5 AM BrasÃlia time. Fans can follow all the action on the official LTA Sul channels. For those who want to experience the full tribute, the music video is available to watch.
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