A version of the song with newly-recorded vocals by Armstrong and Shinoda appears in the soundtrack for the second and final season of Arcane.
[8][9][10][11] The band would also perform the song during the opening ceremony for the grand finals, held at The O2 Arena on 2 November.
A version of the song, as produced by Mike Shinoda and Alex Seaver of Mako, also appeared on the soundtrack for the second season of the television series Arcane.
[12][13] Gregory Adams of Revolver magazine wrote: "Fueled by hungrily melodic guitar hooks and a propulsive and bouncy, Meteora-esque beat, ['Heavy Is the Crown'] bursts out the gate with a classic Mike Shinoda rap.
Armstrong recalls late vocalist Chester Bennington’s rasp, while also bringing some big screams of her own.