Golden Globe Winners Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross to Score Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the musical minds behind the upcoming Naughty Dog title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, have added another accolade to their impressive list of achievements: a Golden Globe Award. The duo received the prestigious award for Best Original Score for their work on Luca Guadagnino's film Challengers.

The recent Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet trailer showcased a preview of Reznor and Ross's composition, alongside snippets of licensed music featured in the game. Known for their extensive collaboration with Nine Inch Nails and their critically acclaimed scores for films directed by David Fincher and Pete Docter, Reznor and Ross have previously won an Academy Award for Best Original Score (for The Social Network and Soul), multiple Grammys, an Emmy, and a BAFTA. Reznor also has a history of video game soundtracks, notably contributing to Quake (1996) and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.

Accepting the Golden Globe for Challengers, a sports drama centered on a love triangle, Ross commented on the score's unique approach: "The music that revealed itself as the voice of Challengers never felt like a safe choice, but it always felt like the right one." The contemporary, club-influenced electronic score perfectly complements the film's edgy athleticism and sensual undertones. Given their current creative peak, the Intergalactic soundtrack promises to be a standout.

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross: A Golden Globe Win and a Galactic Soundtrack

While their origins in Nine Inch Nails' industrial rock might seem unexpected for the world of video game and film scoring, Reznor and Ross have consistently demonstrated remarkable versatility. Their work spans from the haunting layers of The Social Network to the ethereal soundscapes of Soul, and now, the mysterious sounds of Naughty Dog's space exploration title. With online speculation suggesting a horror element in Intergalactic, the choice of Reznor and Ross seems particularly fitting.

The Golden Globe win further amplifies anticipation for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, potentially a significant departure for Naughty Dog. Given their impeccable track record, the game's soundtrack is poised to be a phenomenal auditory experience, regardless of the final game content.