Mick Gordon Would Rejoin Doom If Conditions Align
Mick Gordon said during a PAX Australia interview with IGN that he would return to the Doom series if a specific set of circumstances came together. He described having a list of ideas he would still like to explore for the franchise. Gordon also discussed his past dispute with id Software over Doom Eternal soundtrack payment and accusations against executive producer Marty Stratton.
Mick Gordon spoke with IGN at PAX Australia about possibly working on Doom again. He said a very particular chain of events would need to happen first, but if it did, he would say yes almost immediately. He also mentioned having a set of unused concepts he would still like to develop for the series.
His history with id Software includes a public dispute over Doom Eternal soundtrack compensation and allegations against executive producer Marty Stratton. Meanwhile, id Software lost 136 staff in July amid Microsoft's Xbox cuts. Gordon is contributing a boss theme to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, scoring Defect, and will headline RADAR in 2027.
For Doom fans, Gordon's openness could revive hopes for a familiar musical identity in future entries, though any return may depend on unresolved professional issues. Composers and game-audio workers may see the story as a reminder of how credit, payment, and workplace treatment can shape long-term collaborations. If id Software's staffing cuts continue to affect production, the series' direction and soundtrack may remain uncertain, potentially influencing how players and industry observers judge future Doom projects.