Composer Austin Wintory says the final track for *Journey*, “Apotheosis”, was the most difficult piece of the game’s score to create. Its challenge reflected the importance of concluding the game’s emotionally intense journey in a way that satisfied both Wintory and the development team.

In an interview with Polygon, Wintory explains that the project’s opening music came to him almost immediately after he joined it, whereas the ending required far more work to perfect. The article frames the soundtrack as central to *Journey*’s lasting impact, with “Apotheosis” needing to convey the culmination of the player’s experience.