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Riot Reveals 2026 True Damage Skins and Worlds Anthem
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Our take
The return of True Damage after a seven-year hiatus marks a significant cultural moment for League of Legends, bridging the gap between the game's virtual music groups and its esports ecosystem. The inclusion of the Yasuo skin in the Worlds 2026 Pass, with proceeds shared with Tier-1 teams, directly ties the music release to the tournament's economic support structure.
Background
True Damage is a virtual hip-hop group in League of Legends that first debuted in 2019 with the song GIANTS, which currently has over 176 million plays on Spotify.
The 2026 League of Legends World Championship runs from October 15 to November 14, 2026, moving through Los Angeles and Allen, Texas, before reaching Brooklyn. Riot Games is also hosting a three-day Worlds 2026 Fan Fest at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan from November 12 to November 14, 2026.
The timeline
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Riot Games revealed 2026 True Damage lineup and skins
Riot Games reportedly revealed the 2026 batch of True Damage skins for Akali, Ekko, Qiyana, Senna, and Yasuo. Reportedly, Soyeon returns as Akali, Vic Mensa replaces Duckwrth and Thutmose as Ekko, Sofía Reyes replaces Becky G as Qiyana, and Coco Jones takes the role of Senna from Keke Palmer. The group is reportedly performing the 2026 Worlds anthem, 'Know My Name.'[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The only information about the 2026 True Damage skins comes from a single report by insider‑gaming.com, with no primary source confirmation from Riot Games. The announced anthem release date and the scheduled skin patch are also based solely on that same report, leaving no independent verification. Because the claims rely on one outlet and await future events that have not yet occurred, the evidence remains mostly unverified.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
October 8, 2026: Release of the 2026 Worlds anthem 'Know My Name' by True Damage, according to insider-gaming.com.
October 21, 2026: Release of the new True Damage skins with LoL Patch 26.21, according to insider-gaming.com.
November 4, 2026: Likely release of K/DA skins with LoL Patch 26.22, according to insider-gaming.com speculation.
Frequently asked
When do the new True Damage skins release?
The new True Damage skins will release with LoL Patch 26.21 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. According to insider-gaming.com, all the skins are already playable on the Public Beta Environment (PBE).
Who is in the 2026 True Damage lineup?
Soyeon is returning as Akali, Vic Mensa is Ekko, Sofía Reyes is Qiyana, and Coco Jones is Senna. According to insider-gaming.com, Yasuo is also part of the new skin line.
What is the 2026 Worlds anthem?
The 2026 Worlds anthem is 'Know My Name,' performed by True Damage. According to insider-gaming.com, the song is set to release on October 8, 2026.
How much do the True Damage skins cost?
True Damage Know My Name Qiyana, Senna, and Yasuo cost 1350 RP. According to insider-gaming.com, True Damage Know My Name Akali costs 1820 RP, and Ekko is available via the Battle Pass.
Is K/DA coming back?
There is no official confirmation of K/DA's return, though rumors are rampant. According to insider-gaming.com, a new K/DA song called “Watch Me” has been registered on the ASCAP website, and Soyeon's return for True Damage is seen as a good sign.
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GenZHype. “Riot Reveals 2026 True Damage Skins and Worlds Anthem.”
GenZHype, 6 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/riot-reveals-2026-true-damage-skins-and-worlds-anthem/.