Doom 2016 Composer Mick Gordon Says He’d Return to the Doom Series “In a Heartbeat”
Mick Gordon says he’d return to Doom “in a heartbeat” under the right conditions. Here’s what the composer said about his future with the iconic series.
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Mick Gordon is open to returning to Doom.
The legendary Aussie composer behind Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal told IGN he’d come back to the series “in a heartbeat” — if the circumstances were right.
What Did Mick Gordon Say About Returning to Doom?
Gordon said he’d return to Doom if “a lot of dominoes fall in a very specific way.”
“There are a lot of dominoes that would have to fall in a very specific way for that to occur,” he said at PAX Australia 2026. “If those dominoes ever fell in that way, I would. Of course. Within a heartbeat.”
He didn’t specify what those dominoes are. But the history between Gordon and id Software is complicated.
Why Did Mick Gordon Leave Doom?
Gordon had a public falling-out with id Software after Doom Eternal’s release.
In a 2022 Medium post, Gordon accused id Software of failing to pay him for half his work on the Doom Eternal soundtrack. He singled out executive producer Marty Stratton as a “recurringly abusive presence.”
Despite that, Gordon’s love for Doom itself hasn’t faded.
“I had a whole list of ideas where I wanted to go with Doom,” he said. “And I’d love to explore that one day, for sure.”
What Is Mick Gordon Working On Now?
Gordon has multiple projects in the pipeline.
| Project | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 | October 14, 2026 |
| Defect | TBA |
| RADAR Festival 2027 | 2027 |
He contributed the final boss theme to Boltgun 2. He’s producing the full soundtrack for Defect, a cyberpunk squad-shooter from Doom and Call of Duty veterans.
In 2027, he’ll perform Doom and Doom Eternal music live with a full band for the first time at the UK’s RADAR festival.
What’s Happening With id Software?
id Software was hit hard by Microsoft’s Xbox layoffs in July 2026.
136 staff members were affected. Lead services programmer Chris Hays said: “It’s hard to make a game that is AAA, like we’ve done before, with half the people. And by hard, I mean impossible.”
The future of Doom — with or without Gordon — remains uncertain.
The Verdict
Mick Gordon’s door to Doom is open. The question is whether id Software will walk through it.
The composer has ideas. He has passion. He has the talent that made Doom’s soundtrack iconic. But the relationship needs repairing first.
For now, fans can hear his work in Boltgun 2 and Defect. And in 2027, they can see him perform Doom live.
Score: N/A — News Feature
FAQ
Q1: Would Mick Gordon return to Doom?
Yes. He said he’d return “in a heartbeat” if the right conditions were met.
Q2: Why did Mick Gordon leave Doom?
He had a public falling-out with id Software over payment and working conditions on Doom Eternal.
Q3: What is Mick Gordon working on now?
He’s composing music for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 and Defect, and performing at RADAR festival in 2027.
Q4: When does Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 release?
Boltgun 2 launches October 14, 2026.
Q5: What is Defect?
Defect is a cyberpunk squad-shooter from veterans of Doom and Call of Duty.
Q6: What happened at id Software?
136 staff were laid off in July 2026 as part of Microsoft’s Xbox cuts.
Q7: Will Mick Gordon perform Doom music live?
Yes. He’s headlining RADAR festival in 2027 with a full band.
Q8: What did Mick Gordon say about AI?
He said “F##k AI” when asked if he’d use generative AI in his music.
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