Watch Alesso Power Up Esports with New Remix for World Cup 2025

Alesso just plugged into beast mode. The Swedish dance titan has dropped a massive remix of “Ascension,” the official anthem of the 2025 Esports World Cup—and it’s straight-up cinematic warfare. Fusing his signature progressive house sound with the epic orchestral stylings of Grammy-nominated cellist Tina Guo, this remix doesn’t just hit… it levels up.

Crafted from the original score composed by Edouard Brenneisen at Abbey Road Studios, Alesso flips the suite into a high-voltage banger made for both the festival mainstage and the esports arena. Think euphoric builds, spine-tingling drops, and a surge of energy that could easily soundtrack a boss fight—or a headline set in Vegas.

“I’m a gamer at heart,” Alesso said. “So bringing my two worlds together for this was natural. Tina brought that movie-score vibe, and I added my flavor. The goal was to take listeners to another dimension.”

Tina Guo—known for her work with Hans Zimmer on Wonder Woman and Inception—delivers elegance on cello that collides with Alesso’s thunderous synths. It’s a team-up that balances raw emotion with raw power, echoing the spirit of global competition and digital adrenaline.

The track is part of the Esports World Cup Foundation’s EWC Music initiative, aiming to deepen the cultural crossover between gaming and electronic music. From Marshmello’s Fortnite set to Zedd’s League of Legends bangers, EDM has long been the unofficial soundtrack of esports. With Alesso now joining that elite squad, the synergy has never sounded better.

The 2025 Esports World Cup kicks off July 7th in Riyadh, with over 2,000 players from 100+ countries battling for a record-breaking $70M prize pool. And yes, Post Malone is headlining the opening ceremony.