ARB4 make a high-octane anthem for Valorant

Valorant fans are set to receive a brand new high-octane anthem tailored by ARB4. The global group of seasoned musicians has previously created celebrated tracks, such as the 2023 RE-IGNITION theme song and RAJA, Harbor's theme song. Their upcoming Valorant track is called Gotcha Back and it's set to be released on YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and other channels on December 14, 2024, at 5 pm IST.

This article will shed light on the latest ARB4xRiot Games collaboration as well as go over some details regarding the upcoming anthem.

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Gotcha Back: The brand new Valorant anthem by ARB4

ARB4 - The global music collaborative (Image via Riot Games/ARB4)

ARB4 has worked with Riot Games for a long time now. The group has been behind the release of many successful tracks in Valorant. They have created scores for the release trailers of Agents like Iso and Harbor as well as maps such as Lotus and Abyss.

Their upcoming track, Gotcha Back, was first previewed at the VALORANT Bunker in Mumbai, India, on November 27, 2024. After a much-applauded initial showcase, the song is set for full release with the music video on the VALORANT - India & South Asia YouTube channel on December 14, 2024, at 5 pm IST/3:30 am PST.

The artist Ritviz at the Bunker in Mumbai, India (Image via Riot Games)

Subsequently, it will also be available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. Or Kribos, the composer and co-founder of the creative coalition ARB4, noted how the anthem celebrates the electrifying aura of the game. The artist also highlighted the process that fused various musical styles to create Gotcha Back:

"Gotcha Back is an explosion of sound and energy, like VALORANT itself! We let our creativity run wild, fusing hip-hop, rock, and timeless elements from Indian music to create something truly unique. We hope this song gets you pumped up and ready to take on any challenge."

ARB4 has previously also received prestigious recognition for its work with Riot Games at the MUSIC + SOUND AWARDS in 2022 and 2024. Speaking about Gotcha Back, Arun Rajappa, the Country Manager of India & South Asia at Riot Games said:

"We're absolutely thrilled to present Gotcha Back to all the VALORANT players in the region! This track captures the energy, competition, and teamwork that makes VALORANT what it is. We think you'll really enjoy it, and hope you listen to it while gearing up for your next match!"

The anthem will be released during Valorant's patch 9.11 which marks the final major in-game update of the year 2024. The new patch was released on December 10, 2024, and brought about major changes in the ping system along with nerfs to the Duelist, Neon.