Developer Diary #22 | Soundtrack Making-of
Dear Couriers,
Sit back, relax, and enjoy… today it’s all about the sounds of the steppe and the music of The Legend of Khiimori.
[h2]Soundtrack Making-of[/h2]
For us, music has always been at the heart of every unforgettable game experience, and The Legend of Khiimori is no exception. That is why our soundtrack has been a top priority from day one!
Composing for this world is particularly inspiring because the game isn’t just set in Mongolia, it takes place in the ancient 13th century, a time and place rich with distinctive sounds and cultural depth. A setting that gives us an incredible playground filled with unique instruments, rhythms, and melodies to explore.
To bring this to life, we’re collaborating with the traditional Mongolian band Khukh Mongol, as well as Zolzaya Boldbaatar, master of the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle), whose strings and bow are made out of horsehair. You may remember Zolzaya from our Gamescom 2025 booth, where he performed the Morin Khuur live to captivate the crowd.
The making-of video also touches on other traditional Mongolian instruments, such as the Shagai, which consists of sheep’s knuckle bone.
Check out our The Legend of Khiimori Soundtrack Making‑of below! Share it, like it, pump up the volume:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Main Theme The Legend of Khiimori - Main Theme by Community
Dancing Town The Legend of Khiimori - Dancing Town by Community
Enjoy our Sound of 13th Century Mongolia
[h2]Sound Effects straight from the Horse Ranch[/h2]
And it’s not just the music that brings our world to life! Sound effects (SFX) play an equally crucial role, especially in an open‑world adventure built around horses. That’s why we went the extra mile and captured many of these sounds live on a real horse ranch. You can see how we did it in the behind‑the‑scenes video we shared last year:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h2]Soundtrack on Vinyl and CD[/h2]
If you want to get the soundtrack of The Legend of Khiimori on Vinyl (featuring a Bonus Track) or CD, head over to our BackerKit Shop for these and more merch items. Please note that all items from the shop will not be sent out until the full release of the game. Let’s rock:
Pre-order The Legend of Khiimori (PC & Consoles) on BackerKit
Click to shop
How do you like our soundtrack so far? Ready to pick up the Morin Khuur yourself? :D
Let us know in the comments below!
Your Team at Aesir Interactive
PS: The Early Access release of The Legend of Khiimori on March 3rd, 2026, on Steam and the Epic Games Store is only the beginning! More features and content will be added throughout Early Access. Make sure to check our Trello board to see what we’re currently working on and which content and features are coming next:
The Legend of Khiimori - Development Roadmap
Courier Rider ready to deliver
[hr][/hr][h3]Previous Developer Diaries can be found here:[/h3]
[hr][/hr][h2]Join the Community[/h2][p]Bluesky Facebook Instagram Threads TikTok Twitter
Discord Twitch YouTube Website[/p]
Sit back, relax, and enjoy… today it’s all about the sounds of the steppe and the music of The Legend of Khiimori.
[h2]Soundtrack Making-of[/h2]
For us, music has always been at the heart of every unforgettable game experience, and The Legend of Khiimori is no exception. That is why our soundtrack has been a top priority from day one!
Composing for this world is particularly inspiring because the game isn’t just set in Mongolia, it takes place in the ancient 13th century, a time and place rich with distinctive sounds and cultural depth. A setting that gives us an incredible playground filled with unique instruments, rhythms, and melodies to explore.
To bring this to life, we’re collaborating with the traditional Mongolian band Khukh Mongol, as well as Zolzaya Boldbaatar, master of the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle), whose strings and bow are made out of horsehair. You may remember Zolzaya from our Gamescom 2025 booth, where he performed the Morin Khuur live to captivate the crowd.
The making-of video also touches on other traditional Mongolian instruments, such as the Shagai, which consists of sheep’s knuckle bone.
Check out our The Legend of Khiimori Soundtrack Making‑of below! Share it, like it, pump up the volume:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Main Theme The Legend of Khiimori - Main Theme by Community
Dancing Town The Legend of Khiimori - Dancing Town by Community
Enjoy our Sound of 13th Century Mongolia[h2]Sound Effects straight from the Horse Ranch[/h2]
And it’s not just the music that brings our world to life! Sound effects (SFX) play an equally crucial role, especially in an open‑world adventure built around horses. That’s why we went the extra mile and captured many of these sounds live on a real horse ranch. You can see how we did it in the behind‑the‑scenes video we shared last year:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h2]Soundtrack on Vinyl and CD[/h2]
If you want to get the soundtrack of The Legend of Khiimori on Vinyl (featuring a Bonus Track) or CD, head over to our BackerKit Shop for these and more merch items. Please note that all items from the shop will not be sent out until the full release of the game. Let’s rock:
Pre-order The Legend of Khiimori (PC & Consoles) on BackerKit
Click to shopHow do you like our soundtrack so far? Ready to pick up the Morin Khuur yourself? :D
Let us know in the comments below!
Your Team at Aesir Interactive
PS: The Early Access release of The Legend of Khiimori on March 3rd, 2026, on Steam and the Epic Games Store is only the beginning! More features and content will be added throughout Early Access. Make sure to check our Trello board to see what we’re currently working on and which content and features are coming next:
The Legend of Khiimori - Development Roadmap
Courier Rider ready to deliver[hr][/hr][h3]Previous Developer Diaries can be found here:[/h3]
- [p]#02 | An Open World[/p]
- [p]#03 | PC Early Access[/p]
- [p]#04 | Horse Training and Horse Care[/p]
- [p]#05 | All Eyes on Khiimori[/p]
- [p]#06 | Cantering towards Crowdfunding[/p]
- [p]#07 | Looking Forward to Next Year[/p]
- [p]#08 | Updates from the Steppe[/p]
- [p]#09 | Survival on Horseback[/p]
- [p]#10 | Early Access Expectations[/p]
- [p]#11 | Thousands of Bugfixes and Other Improvements[/p]
- [p]#12 | Join Us at Gamescom! (and Other Updates!)[/p]
- [p]#13 | EA Release Date, Gameplay Trailer & Gamescom Highlights[/p]
- [p]#14 | News about Game’s Title, Languages & Alpha Playtest Survey[/p]
- [p] #15 | Breeding in our Demo, Performance Considerations & More[/p]
- [p]#16 | Our Updated Roadmap to Early Access[/p]
- [p]#17 | 2025: A Year in Review[/p]
- [p]#18 | Taming the Open Wilds of 13th Century Mongolia[/p]
- [p]#19 | Early Access Launch Features & Roadmap[/p]
- [p]#20 | Courier Video & New Key Art[/p]
- [p]#21 | Spirit Combat & Corrupted Zones[/p]
[hr][/hr][h2]Join the Community[/h2][p]Bluesky Facebook Instagram Threads TikTok Twitter
Discord Twitch YouTube Website[/p]