Tango Gameworks is useless; lengthy stay Tango Gameworks Inc. That is the brand new “reborn” title of the Hi-Fi Rush studio, which is now formally part of PUBG writer Krafton Inc. Tango started final 12 months below the Xbox Sport Studios umbrella earlier than a tumultuous few months noticed the developer virtually shuttered completely earlier than Krafton stepped in.
On X, Tango introduced the studio’s “new begin” earlier this week and stated it is “excited to proceed crafting video games that carry pleasure to gamers world wide.” That is the primary put up from the official Tango account since Might 7, 2024, when the developer stated that it would “close.” That message was a results of Tango being one among 4 studios that Microsoft shut down on the time, which additionally included Redfall’s Arkane Austin.
Nevertheless, in August, Tango was saved by Krafton, with Hi-Fi Rush rights being acquired as effectively. The studio was began in 2010 and recognized for the survival-horror sequence The Evil Inside, which is able to apparently stick with Microsoft. Hi-Fi Rush 2 was being labored on earlier than Microsoft closed down Tango, although the sequel is not formally on the way in which. Krafton realizes Hi-Fi Rush 2 may not make any cash, and that is okay for the company–if Tango decides to maneuver ahead with that undertaking.
Krafton CEO Changhan Kim said final 12 months that giving Tango the assist to proceed being inventive and creating new experiences was key. For extra, try GameSpot’s Hi-Fi Rush evaluate. The rhythm-action sport was a shock launch in early 2023.