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Wilbert Roget II (born December 7, 1983) is an American composer who creates music for video games. He is famous for his work on popular games like Mortal Kombat 11 (2019), Call of Duty: WWII (2017), Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris (2014), and Helldivers 2 (2024). His amazing music has won many awards and nominations from groups like the Game Audio Network Guild and the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.

Wilbert Roget II's Early Life and Learning

Wilbert Roget II grew up in Philadelphia. He started playing the piano when he was just four years old. In high school, he became very interested in how music could tell stories in video games. He was inspired by the music from Japanese video games and anime, like the Final Fantasy series and Cowboy Bebop. He went to Yale University and earned a degree in music in 2005.

Wilbert Roget II's Career in Music

Starting at LucasArts

In 2008, Roget joined a company called LucasArts as a composer. There, he wrote music for Star Wars games, including Star Wars: The Old Republic. He also helped edit music for other games. His last project for LucasArts was for a game called Star Wars: First Assault. The music for this game was recorded by the famous London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. After this, he decided to become a freelance composer, meaning he would work for himself.

Working as a Freelance Composer

As a freelance composer, Roget has created music for many big games. These include Call of Duty: WWII, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, and Mortal Kombat 11. He also worked on smaller, independent games like Anew: The Distant Light. He often plays instruments like the flute, keyboard, accordion, and guitar in his own music.

When he talks about what inspires him, he often mentions classical music. For example, his music for Call of Duty was influenced by pieces from composers like Claude Vivier and Toru Takemitsu. A writer for Forbes magazine, Erik Kain, said that Roget's Call of Duty music made him "an instant fan."

Creating Music Tools

Roget also develops special software for music. His company, Impact Soundworks, makes tools called "sample libraries." These tools are used by many other composers to create music for movies and video games.

Teaching and Speaking About Music

Even though he works mostly in the music industry, Roget also teaches about music. He was a visiting teacher at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music from 2018 to 2019. He has also given talks at universities like Yale University. In 2016, he wrote a piece for a special instrument called a carillon for the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. He often speaks at big events like the Game Developers Conference and PAX, sharing his knowledge about game music.

Awards and Recognition for Wilbert Roget II

Wilbert Roget II's music has won many awards and nominations. These come from important groups like the Recording Academy (who give out the Grammys), the Game Audio Network Guild (GANG), and the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS).

• In 2025, his music for Star Wars Outlaws was nominated for a Grammy Award. He also received two D.I.C.E. Award nominations for "Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition" for Helldivers 2 and Star Wars Outlaws.
• In 2020, his work on Mortal Kombat 11 was nominated for another D.I.C.E. Award.
• In 2018, he won many GANG Awards for his Call of Duty: WWII soundtrack. He won for Music of the Year, Best Interactive Score, Best Original Instrumental, Best Game Audio Article/Publication, and Best Soundtrack Album. This soundtrack was also nominated for a D.I.C.E. Award.
• In 2014, his music for Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris was nominated for a D.I.C.E. Award and two GANG Awards.
• In 2012, his music for Star Wars: The Old Republic won a GANG Award for Best Original Instrumental.
• In 2009, his music for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed was nominated for three GANG Awards. He also received GANG Awards in 2011, 2010, and 2006.

Wilbert Roget II's Music Projects

As a Composer

Other Music Work