Pop Rock Band OneRepublic Makes Promise After Video Game Project
- - Pop Rock Band OneRepublic Makes Promise After Video Game Project
Madz DizonDecember 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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OneRepublic is stepping deeper into the gaming world and they want fans to know they are not stopping anytime soon.
The pop rock band confirmed its growing connection to video games after sharing a teaser for Arknights: Endfield, a highly anticipated action RPG set to launch in early 2026.
On Instagram, the band reposted the game’s teaser video and added a short but meaningful caption:
"Not our first song for a video game and definitely not the last either.."
The post came as Arknights: Endfield officially revealed its release date: January 22, 2026, on PS5, PC, iOS and Android.
Brent Kutzle, Eddie Fisher, Ryan Tedder, Zach Filkins and Brian Willett of OneRepublic attend iHeartRadio Hot 99.5's Jingle Ball 2023 at Capital One Arena on December 11, 2023 in Washington, DC.Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images
To mark the moment, developer Hypergryph unveiled OneRepublic’s exclusive theme song, "Give Me Something," tying the band’s sound directly to the game’s launch.
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‘Give Me Something’ Soundtracks Major 2026 Game Release
"Give Me Something" serves as the official theme for Arknights: Endfield, a spin-off of the popular Arknights universe. While connected to the original game, Endfield shifts toward an action-RPG style, blending hack-and-slash combat with large-scale factory-building mechanics.
The story follows the Endministrator, a character who wakes up on the moon Talos-2 with no memories. Over time, players learn that settlers from Terra arrived more than 150 years ago but were stranded after a major disaster. As the leader of Endfield Industries, players must help survivors rebuild while uncovering hidden truths about what went wrong.
OneRepublic’s track plays into that sense of mystery and momentum. Introduced as an exclusive theme, "Give Me Something" strikes a balance between energy and polish, fitting both the game’s action elements and its emotional undertones.
The song also stands on its own as a sleek new single, continuing what Billboard described as Ryan Tedder’s recent winning streak.
In Billboard’s Friday Music Guide, the track was highlighted not just as a gaming tie-in but as a strong entry in OneRepublic’s catalog. The song was praised for transcending the game, proving it can thrive comfortably on playlists even without the visuals of Endfield.
With Endfield launching in 2026, the band’s involvement also helps bridge music fans and gamers, pulling both audiences into the same moment.
As Arknights: Endfield prepares for its full release, OneRepublic’s role is already locked in. What comes next remains unannounced, but the band has made one thing clear: video games are now part of their musical future.
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This story was originally published by Parade on Dec 16, 2025, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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