Tango Gameworks, the acclaimed studio behind similar Hi-Fi Rush, Evil from withinand Ghostwire: Tokyolive to see another day.
After being unceremoniously shut down by Microsoft earlier this year, the Japanese studio was taken over by South Korean publisher Krafton, which is known for titles such as PUBG: Battlegrounds and The Callisto Protocol. The acquisition also includes the rights to the Hi-Fi-Rush IP.
ua press releaseCrafton stated:
“KRAFTON intends to work with Xbox and ZeniMax to ensure a smooth transition and maintain continuity at Tango Gameworks, allowing the talented team to continue to develop Hi-Fi RUSH IP and explore future projects. KRAFTON intends to support the Tango Gameworks team in continuing their commitment to innovation and delivering fresh and exciting experiences for 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. Not only that, but it also brings to life our ongoing dream to experience Hi-Fi Rush on Nintendo Switch. Although at this point we’d be more than happy to wait until Nintendo launches its upcoming new hardware.
Krafton has also recently come under fire after Glen Schofield, director of The Callisto Protocol, stated that the publisher insisted on releasing the game three months early than Schofield wanted. After its release in December 2022, it received a mixed reception and continued to perform below Krafton’s expectations.
