League of Legends Plays on Spotify Soar Thanks to Arcane
In 2021, the plays of League of Legends on Spotify experienced a significant increase in November and December, according to League Charts. This surge can largely be attributed to Riot Games and Netflix’s animated series Arcane.
Massive Surge in Monthly Streams
Based on data from League Charts, the monthly play counts for League of Legends on Spotify ranged from 65 million to 99 million from January to October. However, in November and December, there was a remarkable improvement. The number of monthly streams skyrocketed from 92 million in October to 221 million in November, coinciding with the release of Arcane.
All-Time High in December
The month of December witnessed the highest volume of plays, with an increase of 100 million streams in just one month, reaching a total of 327 million. Notably, November and December, the most active months, also coincided with the airing of the first season of Arcane. The official League Spotify account now boasts an impressive 26,938,790 monthly listeners.
Arcane Soundtrack and Popular Songs
The most popular songs for League of Legends further affirm that Arcane played a crucial role in this exponential growth. The title song for Arcane, “Enemy,” has amassed a staggering 207,103,321 total plays. Other songs featured in the series, such as “Playground” and “Get Jinxed,” have also become top-played songs on the League Spotify account.
Arcane Soundtrack’s Global Success
Additionally, the Arcane soundtrack has achieved worldwide recognition, according to SpotifyCharts. It has consistently ranked among Spotify’s Top Global albums for six consecutive weeks since November 25.
Riot Games’ Music Division Expansion
Riot Games has invested significantly in its music division. Apart from Arcane and League projects, Riot launched its Sessions initiative, featuring fair use music inspired by characters from its games. These albums, consisting of various artists and animations for each character, have included sessions for Vi and Diana.
The surge in plays for League of Legends is a testament to the immense popularity of Arcane and Riot’s overall commitment to music.
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