A lyric video for the VALORANT community is creating massive mixed emotions regarding Last Shot by templuv featuring 347aidan. This song is supposed to be the anthem of the Champions event, but players are divided; some call it an absolute banger, while others simply wonder if it is supposed to be an esports championship hype. Exia has said it well: “i felt the song lacked hype the first time i heard it but it finally makes sense, this anthem isnt a hype song for champs its a remembrance of all the memories made in vct and a call for all the new ones to come.” Deep stuff, right? On the other hand, there are the guys like Zabivodka, who say straight up, “The most non-champions song ever.” Ouch.
The editing is on point for the actual video, which can be checked out on YouTube via the link that Riot shared. A rating by VALORANT reads, “the chefs on the edit @spikecrush @yungzylol @Shadeyqt @rinxmis & sayo.” So players definitely did notice, as Zen exclaimed, “ALL MY EDITING GOATS ON ONE EDIT HOLY SHIT.” So these visuals gotta be good alongside this song. With that, the topic derailed into typical Twitter random soon after. Why do so many people reply with pictures of Charlie Kirk? For real, several comments say just that: “charlie kirk,” or “Ft. Charlie Kirk” next to his mug. Internet culture. I don’t either.
Then the usual: taking every official Riot tweet as a venting session. Neumiss_ replied twice – yes, twice – about getting “1 YEAR ban for remake,” accompanied by crying-laughing emojis,” just epitomizing the worst behavior from gaming communities. Joshua kept it short and simple, saying: “sell the old champions bundles again, thank you.” And then hynjinniez went back with, “Give. me. val. mobile.” There’s that! The pile of digital pleas that lie gathering dust and without warrant.
That was mostly the refreshing reception from across the spectrum, with Fanto outright calling it a “fire song,” while jessydelua added their voice, saying, “someone cooked with this masterpiece 11/10.” Mouschi69 rated it an “ass track,” to which Fanto replied “No taste,” continuing with his sarcasm. The debate goes on. Cokebwoy then rated the edits an outright “7/10” and requested everyone’s rating, which was quite a bit of fun. StarlordBreve, meanwhile, was already looking forward to the next one, saying: “Ok make one for Die For You.”
Cool thing about official Riot music releases is that they always seem to somehow act as a thermometer for the community. Some actually enjoy this new content and vibes it brings into the VALORANT esports scene; others are just here for the memes or complaining about the other’s big issue pertaining to the game. But the lyric video is out for you to judge for yourself: Is it an appropriate anthem for the champions event? Does it get you hyped? Or does it make you think of Charlie Kirk for some sick reason? The internet has decided, but your opinion matters. Or something. You know what? Just go watch it, look at the edits, and maybe you will understand what exia meant about it being a remembrance rather than an agitator. Otherwise, you will be joining the gang and talking about mobile versions and skin bundles. So that’s just an other day in the VALORANT community.
