K/DA Returns With FIRESTARTER EP
Riot Games' virtual K-pop group released its first new music in six years alongside Wild Rift's Patch 7.3.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in eSports
Riot Games' virtual K-pop group K/DA released the FIRESTARTER EP, featuring the title track and three additional songs, after a six-year hiatus. The EP is available on major streaming platforms.
Why it matters
The release marks K/DA's return to new music and ties into Riot's broader League of Legends ecosystem, including the Wild Rift Patch 7.3 update. It gives fans of the group new material after a long gap.
The FIRESTARTER EP contains four songs and follows a six-year hiatus since K/DA's last releases. Streaming performance and chart results have not yet been reported.
The players
Riot Games
Riot Games is the developer and publisher of League of Legends and its spinoffs, and created K/DA as a virtual music group tied to the game's characters.
K/DA
K/DA is a fictional virtual K-pop group from League of Legends whose music and performances have been released as in-game and streaming content.
The details
Riot Games hosted a curated listening party in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, at BSK Manila featuring K/DA tracks and music from TRUE DAMAGE and HEARTSTEEL. Attendees joined community games, merchandise giveaways, a cosplay meet-and-greet, and live AAA ARAM matches.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: FIRE IT UP: The K/DA Comeback Party held in Manila
November 1, 2026: FIRESTARTER EP released
November 4, 2026: Wild Rift HEATBRINGER skins launch
Season Trajectory
The K/DA comeback arrives alongside Wild Rift's Patch 7.3, linking music releases to the game's ongoing content calendar. The pairing reflects how Riot Games has used virtual music groups to extend engagement beyond competitive play.
The HEATBRINGER skinline featuring Ahri, Akali, Evelynn, and Kai'Sa arrives in Wild Rift on November 4. Players can use the Patch 7.3 update to access the new cosmetics when they launch.
The takeaway
Pairing music releases with in-game updates gives players reasons to return to the game beyond matches. Fans following K/DA can track the November 4 skin launch alongside the new EP.
What happens next
The Wild Rift-exclusive HEATBRINGER skins, including the Prestige K/DA HEATBRINGER Evelynn skin, launch on November 4, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Tribune.
