About
TOM SALTA
Composer · Producer · Author
Composer known for immersive, narrative-driven music for games, film, and interactive media.
The Work
Tom Salta is an ASCAP Award-winning composer and BAFTA and World Soundtrack Award nominee whose work spans leading franchises in modern interactive entertainment. His music can be heard in titles such as Deathloop, The Outlast Trials, Halo, Wolfenstein, Prince of Persia, and PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, where his scores blend orchestral, electronic, and genre-defying elements into emotionally driven experiences.
Creative Approach
Salta’s work lives at the intersection of emotion, narrative, and musical structure.. Rather than functioning as background, his scores are built to actively shape player experience — responding to tension, reinforcing narrative, and deepening immersion through carefully constructed musical worlds.
Selected Highlights
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Lead composer — Deathloop (Arkane Studios / Bethesda)
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Composer — The Outlast Trials (Red Barrels)
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Composer — Halo franchise (multiple titles)
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Composer — Wolfenstein: Youngblood & Cyberpilot
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Theme composer — PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS
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Composer — Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Red Steel
Beyond the Score
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In addition to his work as a composer, Salta is a TEDx presenter, educator, and mentor, frequently speaking on the creative and professional realities of music for interactive media.
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In 2023, he released Auto-Bounce, a software tool designed to streamline professional audio workflows, reflecting his ongoing commitment to supporting creators and sustainable creative practices.