Doom 2016 Composer Mick Gordon Says He’d Return to the Doom Series “In a Heartbeat”
Mick Gordon, the Australian composer who scored Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal, has expressed willingness to return to the Doom franchise. Speaking at PAX Australia, Gordon stated he would accept future Doom projects “in a heartbeat,” despite a highly publicized falling-out with the development team following Doom Eternal’s 2020 release.
Gordon emphasized that his return would require specific circumstances to align, saying “there are a lot of dominoes that would have to fall in a very specific way for that to occur.” However, his comments suggest the rift between the composer and id Software may not be irreversible, leaving the door open for future collaboration.
Gordon’s contributions defined the sonic identity of both games, with his distinctive industrial metal-influenced soundtrack becoming integral to the franchise’s visual and audio experience. The public conflict that emerged after Eternal’s launch had created uncertainty about his future involvement.
Gordon’s willingness to reconcile offers hope to fans who valued his work and raises questions about the future direction of the Doom franchise. His conditional openness suggests that whatever caused the original conflict could potentially be resolved through proper negotiation between the composer, id Software, and publisher Bethesda.