Jedi: Survivor Interview With Composers Stephen Barton & Gordy Haab

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Warning! This interview contains SPOILERS for EA's Jedi: SurvivorEA's is the sequel to, continuing the story of Jedi Cal Kestis as he attempts to fight the Empire during the Dark Times in an action-packed game allowing players to become Jedi themselves. Set in the aftermath of and the brutal purge known as Order 66, Cal Kestis has very few allies while attempting to maintain the ideals of the Jedi while also resisting the might of the Empire. Often facing overwhelming loss, Kestis' story is one of the timeline's most tragic and intense, and it's made even better by its rich and dynamic soundtrack.

Having been released for PC and consoles in April, is one of 2023's most popular AAA games. This is partly due to its impressive soundtrack from composers Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab whose work has been nominated for a Grammy in the Best Score for Video Game category.

In honor of their Grammy nomination, got the chance to interview Barton and Haab where they shared insights about creating their own distinct sound, adapting the legacy of film composer John Williams, the dark evolution of Cal Kestis, favorite moments from the galaxy far, far away, and more.

is a huge hit and a great sequel. A lot of that is dynamic story and gameplay but it's also how perfectly the score draws you into all the different planets and the overall space that's been created. Considering the epic legacy that is John Williams, what does that initial development process look like when you guys sit down to figure out how to create another great chapter for the galaxy far, far away?

Stephen Barton: It's a mixture of terror, terror and fun. You know, it's really fun. I mean, We knew from the outset, a lot of what the story was going to be for this game.