Bring Me The Horizon & Spiritbox Stars Combine with Grabbitz for Valorant Champions Shanghai Anthem
Riot Games has announced a collaboration between rock and metal artists Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon and Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox alongside producer Grabbitz for the official 2026 Valorant Champions Shanghai anthem. The track, titled “If The Sun Burns Out Tonight,” was written and produced by Grabbitz and marks his fourth musical collaboration with the Valorant franchise.
The anthem will be released globally across all major streaming platforms on September 24, coinciding with the start of Valorant Champions Shanghai, which runs through October 18. Grabbitz’s continued partnership with Valorant demonstrates the esports title’s ongoing commitment to integrating major music talent for premier tournament events.
To promote the collaboration, Riot Games has released a behind-the-scenes promotional trailer that provides insight into the creative process. The video documents how ideas were developed and shared among the three artists, showcasing the evolution of the track from initial concepts through its final form.
This announcement represents another high-profile music partnership for Valorant’s esports ecosystem, building on the game’s history of securing notable musical talent for championship events. The collaboration bridges the gap between competitive esports and mainstream music, bringing both the Valorant Champions audience and music streaming listeners into a shared cultural moment.