PUBG writer Krafton has acquired Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP from Xbox, that means the studio will not be shut down.
Krafton shared the information in a press release alongside confirming that, “as a part of this strategic settlement, KRAFTON intends to collaborate with Xbox and ZeniMax to make sure a clean transition and keep continuity at Tango Gameworks, permitting the proficient crew to proceed creating the Hi-Fi RUSH IP and discover future tasks.”
“KRAFTON intends to assist the Tango Gameworks crew to proceed its dedication to innovation and delivering contemporary and thrilling experiences for followers,” the press launch continues. “There will probably be no affect on the prevailing recreation catalog of The Evil Inside, The Evil Inside 2, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and the unique Hi-Fi RUSH recreation.”
In Could 2024, Microsoft introduced that it had closed a lot of Bethesda studios, together with Tango Gameworks and Redfall’s Arkane Austin. This was clearly met with shock and anger by builders and followers alike, particularly after Microsoft government Aaron Greenberg mentioned on X/Twitter previously that Hi-Fi Rush was a “breakout hit for [Xbox] and [its] gamers in all key measurements and expectations.
Hi-Fi Rush hit two million gamers a month after launch and recieved very optimistic opinions. In our Hi-Fi Rush evaluation, we gave it a 9/10 and mentioned it “marches to the beat of its personal drum with gorgeous animation, loveable characters, and fashionable rhythmic motion which can be something however one-note.”
Whereas it is nice information Tango Gameworks and Excessive-Fi Rush get to stay on, the opposite studios haven’t. For extra on that, learn out options on why success cannot save your favourite recreation studios anymore and what the beforehand considered finish of Tango Gameworks means for Sport Cross.
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