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Doom 2016 Composer Mick Gordon Says He'd Return to the Doom Series "In a Heartbeat"
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Mick Gordon, the acclaimed composer behind Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal (2020), expressed openness to returning for future Doom installments, though specific conditions must be met for this to happen.
- Gordon's past collaboration with id Software was marred by disputes, including unpaid work and alleged abusive behavior from Doom Eternal's executive producer Marty Stratton, but Gordon remains passionate about the Doom franchise.
- id Software has faced significant challenges recently, including layoffs affecting 136 employees due to Microsoft's Xbox business cuts, casting uncertainty on the future of Doom development.
- Meanwhile, Gordon continues to work on other projects, such as composing for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 and the cyberpunk shooter Defect, and is slated to perform Doom music live at the UK's RADAR festival in 2027.
