David Bowie’s Visionary Role in ‘The Nomad Soul’ Lives On in Gaming History

David Bowie didn’t just write the music for The Nomad Soul—he became its soul. Teaming with Reeves Gabrels, he crafted ten original songs and appeared in-game as Boz, a digital prophet guiding players through Omikron City. Bowie, his wife Iman, and his bandmates lent their likenesses, turning a late-’90s video game into an immersive art piece that blurred the boundaries between music, storytelling, and virtual identity.