Atomic Heart composer donates fee to Ukraine fund amid game’s controversial Russia links
Video game composer Mick Gordon has said he has donated his free for writing music for the game Atomic Heart to the Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal.
Atomic Heart, due for a Feb. 21 release on Game Pass, Windows PC, PlayStation, and Xbox next week, is made by Mundfish, a studio that was founded in Moscow, Russia, but recently moved its headquarters to Cyprus. Mundfish has attracted controversy for its refusal to comment directly on Russia’s war in Ukraine, and for the heavy use of Soviet imagery in the game.
Gordon, who is Australian, tweeted that his donation was made to “stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.” In a statement, the Doom and Doom Eternal composer describes himself as “horrified” by the “immense suffering” caused by Russia’s invasion. “This invasion was not a decision of the Russian people but rather an authoritarian regime that disregards human rights and dignity,” he said. He said he chose the Red Cross as a “pro-peace organization” that will “provide practical support for those whose lives have been impacted by the war.”
Gordon only had praise for Mundfish in his statement, saying he’d been drawn to the project by its “unique aesthetic,” combined with his “musician’s love for Soviet-era synthesizers.”
“Working with Mundfish is an absolute delight, as they prioritise imagination and artistic freedom,” Gordon said.
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will also support a greater cause. I've donated my fee to <a href=«https://twitter.com/RedCrossAU?ref_src=» https:>@RedCrossAU’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. If you're able to, please consider donating. Together we can make a
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