A few months before the premiere of the second season of Arcane on Netflix, it has just been officially announced who will lend their voices to the soundtrack of the new episodes.

After a first installment marked by a powerful introduction by Imagine Dragons and the song Enemy, the second set of episodes will feature Twenty One Pilots, Stray Kids, Young Miko, Stromae, Marcus King, Ashnikko, and d4vd, among others, to complement what will be the conclusion of the story of the sisters Jinx and Vi, as well as the rest of the inhabitants of the affluent city of Piltover and the sordid and oppressed Zaun.

According to Riot Games, "each song is an original composition created specifically for crucial moments in the series" and "is designed to capture the emotions of these popular characters and enhance the visual experience."

"Arcane's innovative approach to the soundtrack has inspired a wide variety of artists from different genres, languages, and cultures who wanted to be part of this new season. We have also wanted to represent the global reach of League of Legends by working with artists from around the world," explains Maria Egan, Riot Games' global music director.

"Each song is a unique collaboration between the artists, our creators, and Riot's composers. Music is the engine of the League of Legends community and we can't wait for our fans to enjoy this epic album to strengthen their connection with these powerful stories."

Riot Games and Virgin Music Group have unveiled the titles of the songs that, along with Ashnikko's Paint the Town Blue, will be heard in the new episodes. They will be I Can't Hear It Now by Freya Ridings, Sucker by Marcus King, Renegade (We Never Run) by Stefflon Don, Raja Kumari, and Jarina de Marco; Hellfire by Fever 333, To Ashes And Blood by Woodkid, Remember Me by d4vd; Ma Meilleure Ennemie by Stromae and Pomme; Fantastic by King Princess, The Line by Twenty One Pilots, Come Play by Stray Kids, Young Miko, and Tom Morello, and Enemy by Imagine Dragons and JID, among others.

What happened in season 1

Throughout its episodes, Arcane, whose tension is exacerbated, on the one hand, due to the creation in Piltover of something called "Hextech," which allows anyone to control magical energy, and, on the other, a new drug in Zaun called "Shimmer," which transforms humans into monsters.

The rivalry between the two cities divides families and friends, who are also the famous champions of the game League of Legends. The first season of the series showed the characters' origin and evolution. In the early episodes, we saw a group of teenagers who, while trying to survive in the depths of Zaun, decide to go to Piltover and pull off a heist.

What they don't know is that they will end up at the home of one of the city's most prestigious scientists and that besides, the failed robbery attempt will change their lives forever. This raid will have consequences, triggering a domino effect that will topple the fragile agreement that existed between the two cities.

Initially, the series introduces us to Vi and Jinx, two teenagers who, along with two other friends, try to make a living in shady ways. It becomes increasingly difficult for them, and the end of the first act will determine their fate entirely, forcing them to continue their paths separately.

What to expect in season 2

After having seen glimpses of what season 2 of the series will be like, Arcane revealed a bit more about its return to Netflix after that shocking conclusion. And everything seems to point to an unprecedented war between Piltover and Zaun.

The second season picks up right where the first one left off, showing the two neighboring nations in a dangerous scenario that will shatter any remaining emotional stability for the protagonists.

On one side is Vi, a fugitive who has reluctantly settled in the world of Piltover, considering it her own. And on the other side is her sister Jinx, whose mind has suffered so much damage that it will be practically irreversible and irreparable.

Why you should watch 'Arcane'

Now that the second season is about to premiere, it might be a good time to discover Arcane if you haven't already. Because it is an amazing animated series accessible to all viewers, even those who know nothing about the League of Legends universe.

The world of League of Legends already has tens of millions of users in its registration database, but the Netflix series was not created with them in mind alone. From the beginning, Greg Street, Riot's head of creative development, made it clear that "they tried to tell a story about characters you could identify with, regardless of previous knowledge of the game". And it can be said that they have succeeded.

The mythology that the world contains is immense, and there are still many stories, characters, and different narratives that can be explored. However, it is not a series intended for game fans, and anyone who loves animation or good stories will be able to immerse themselves in it without any difficulty.

It is the characters themselves who tell you their story and introduce you to their colorful world little by little, managing to excite you as you watch their individual growth with admiration for the care and attention with which they have been animated.

You don't need to have played League of Legends to get into Arcane, as you can enjoy it just as much without knowing its universe. Slowly, and without realizing it, the fantasy and dynamics envelop you, making you enjoy a unique and captivating aesthetic and getting you excited alongside the characters. 

*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence