StarCraft reveal trailer soundtracked by Doom music
When a franchise as legendary as StarCraft” gets a reboot, you expect a change. But what happens when that change is underscored by the visceral, industrial sound of a video game icon? Blizzard Entertainment has officially confirmed they are reinventing the classic RTS, shifting it from pure strategy to an open-world, story-driven sci-fi shooter.
While the game is still in its early development stages and is slated for a launch sometime in 2023, the hype machine has already roared into action. Blizzard didn’t just drop an announcement; they released a three-minute teaser trailer, and the soundtrack immediately set a tone that is anything but subtle. The music itself is pure, raw energy, drawing heavily from the titans of heavy industrial sound.
The score for this new era was handled by the highly acclaimed team at Finishing Move, who brought the sonic punch to the reveal. Crucially, the soundtrack was infused with the unmistakable influence of Doom 2016>Mick Gordon, whose work has defined modern gaming soundscapes. Fans are already buzzing, with the video trailer racking up over 3.4 million views on YouTube, fueling intense speculation about the composer’s direct involvement in the accompanying audio.
The connection between the two worlds is deep. The Finishing Move team was working with some of Gordon’s earlier thematic work to craft this new identity, demonstrating how heavily established musical genius can shape a completely new narrative. This commitment to intense, aggressive sound is evident across their portfolio, including their work on titles like Doom: The Dark Ages>, Borderlands 4>, and Grounded 2>.
The energy generated by this music is so potent that the composer himself is preparing to take the soundtrack to the stage. Mick Gordon is set to tour his monumental Doom>soundtrack live for the first time next year at Manchester’s RADAR Festival. He won’t be playing a simple set; instead, he will bring the actual score, played loud and raw, alongside a full live band and an orchestra, proving that some music deserves to be experienced in a space that can withstand all the ripping and tearing.
Meanwhile, the wider world of Blizzard is also buzzing with news. Beyond the anticipated reboot, the company has confirmed massive future plans, including the forthcoming launch of Diablo 5>in 2029 and exciting updates for its persistent universe, such as a new, nostalgic World Of Warcraft>mode arriving this November.
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