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Tango Gameworks, the acclaimed studio behind games like Hi-Fi Rush, The Evil Within, and Ghostwire: Tokyo, will live to see another day.
After the Japanese studio was unceremoniously shut down by Microsoft earlier this year, it was acquired by South Korean publisher Krafton, known for titles such as PUBG: Battlegrounds and The Callisto Protocol. The acquisition also includes the rights to the Hi-Fi Rush IP.
In a press release, Krafton stated:
“KRAFTON intends to work with Xbox and ZeniMax to ensure a smooth transition and maintain continuity at Tango Gameworks so that the talented team can Hi-Fi RUSH IP and explore future projects. KRAFTON intends to support the team at Tango Gameworks as they continue their commitment to innovation and bring fresh and exciting experiences to fans.”
The survival of Tango Gameworks, and by extension the Hi-Fi Rush IP, means that fans can likely look forward to a direct sequel at some point in the foreseeable future. Furthermore, it revives our dream of experiencing Hi-Fi Rush on the Nintendo Switch. Although at this point, we’d happily wait until Nintendo launches its new hardware.
Krafton also came under fire recently after Glen Schofield, the director of The Callisto Protocol, said the publisher insisted on releasing the game three months earlier than Schofield wanted. Upon its December 2022 release, it received a mixed response and fell short of Krafton’s expectations.
