Summary
Star Wars Jedi: Survivorhas earned an impressive award at the Grammys, winning Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media. TheStar Warsfranchise has a history of incredible musical scores, starting in the 1970s with the legendary composer John Williams. However, this recent award forStar Wars Jedi: Survivorattests to the continuing quality of the series' music.
While many elements contributed to thesuccess ofStar Wars Jedi: Survivorwhen it launched in April 2023, its music resonated with many fans. The musical score was composed by Stephen Barton, who has worked on numerous titles, such asApex LegendsandSmite 2, and Gordy Haab, who has composed for theStar Wars: Battlefrontgames,Halo Wars 2, and more. Reprising their roles as composers for the series after the success of 2019’sStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Barton and Haab helped further the emotional connection to Cal Kestis’ story through their musical score.
On February 4, The Recording Academy recognized the composers for their work on the game. During the 2024 Grammy Awards, it was revealed thatStar Wars Jedi: Survivorhad won Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media. Barton and Haab’s soundtrack for the game beat out other big-name nominees, includingCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,God of War Ragnarok,Hogwarts Legacy, andStray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Wins Best Score Soundtrack at Grammys
It should be noted that the Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media is a relatively new Grammy, with last year being the first time the award was presented. That time,Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Dawn of Ragnarok DLCbeat out the likes ofAliens: Fireteam Elite,Call of Duty: Vanguard,Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, andOld World. Based on comments from the Recording Academy, the award “recognizes excellence in score soundtrack albums comprised predominately of original scores and created specifically for, or as a companion to, a current video game or other interactive media released within the qualification period."
While this Grammy is impressive, it is not the first timeStar Wars Jedi: Survivorhas been in the running for a significant award. Previously, the game was nominated for Best Performance (Cameron Monaghan) andBest Action/Adventure Game at The Game Awards. It has also received nominations at other awards shows, such as the Golden Joystick Awards.
It will be interesting to seewhat is next for theStar Wars Jediseries. A new game is rumored to be in development, with Cal Kestis’ actor saying he wants to reprise his role. If another game in the franchise is eventually released, music will likely play a significant part in telling its story.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
WHERE TO PLAY
The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™, a third person galaxy-spanning action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This narratively-driven, single player title picks up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order™ and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness. Pushed to the edges of the galaxy by the Empire, Cal will find himself surrounded by threats new and familiar. As one of the last surviving Jedi Knights, Cal is driven to make a stand during the galaxy’s darkest times - but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?Explore an Untamed Galaxy – Discover new planets and familiar frontiers in the Star Wars galaxy, each with unique biomes, challenges, and enemies. Master new skills, equipment, and abilities that will augment the ways you explore, fight, and roam. With larger areas to explore and more to discover off the beaten path, players who adventure beyond the horizon will find hidden rewards.
