No Guardians of the Galaxy game would be complete without a licensed soundtrack to listen to while saving the universe, and Eidos-Montreal's take on Marvel's cosmic gang won't be diverging from that path. The big difference here is that the developer is taking a three-pronged approach towards crafting the audio side of Guardians of the Galaxy, as the game will feature a licensed soundtrack, an orchestral score, and an original rock album created just for the game.

"Music is intrinsic to the Guardians' franchise, and we wanted to make it focal to the gameplay experience," senior audio director Steve Szczepkowski explained. "The soundtrack is infused in the DNA of the game, and our use of it goes far beyond usual expectations. Whether it's powering up combat in the Huddle or bringing Star-Lord's favorite band to life, every element was carefully woven into the lore to enhance the story of this rock and roll band of misfits."

For the licensed portion of the soundtrack, Szczepkowski explained that Eidos-Montreal put together a playlist that's focused on fun and could transport players to the 1980s. During combat sequences, players can hit play on Star-Lord's cassette player to cue up a specially chosen '80s hit to inspire the Guardians and spur them on while fighting.