"Was it rushed?": League of Legends fans disappointed with the brand new Worlds 2022 anthem
On September 23, 2022, the brand new anthem for League of Legends Worlds 2022, Star Walkin', was officially released by Riot Games. It was a huge occasion as the 2022 anthem was performed by the Grammy Award-winning rapper, Lil Nas X.
However, it seems that the anthem did not appeal to fans, with the video and song receiving an immense amount of negative feedback from most of the community. There were a lot of complaints about the quality of the animation, the way it was presented, the content of the video, and the overall appeal of the anthem.
The official anthem of the World Championship is a prestigious occasion for fans as it is a celebration of the biggest tournament in League of Legends. So, the expectations for the same are quite high since previous anthems like Legends Never Die and Phoenix have set the bar high.
The League of Legends Worlds 2022 anthem received quite a lot of negative feedback from the fans. This time around, it was not just the general playerbase but also professional players and casters who felt that the song failed to hit the mark.
Some felt that the song looked more like a promotional video for the new Mecha skins for Twisted Fate, Rell, and Thresh. They felt that the video seemed to lack passion and direction.
However, the complaints did not end there. Many felt that the video could have showcased more players. The primary focus of the video was CoreJJ, Meiko, Humanoid, and Chovy, who represent only three teams (CoreJJ did not qualify for Worlds 2022) out of the 24 participating in the tournament.
There were instances where the video included easter eggs representing other players, but fans felt the developers should have made it more apparent. Many felt that it was disrespectful to all the teams
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