Tango Gameworks has been acquired by Krafton Inc. (PUBG), as well as Hi-Fi Rush IP

[John Elden Ring]

Former Xbox studio Tango Gameworks and 'Hi-Fi Rush' have been acquired by PUBG's Krafton Inc, saving it from closure

Krafton is picking up former Xbox team Tango Gameworks as well as Hi-Fi Rush, revealed today.

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• A few months ago, Microsoft announced plans to close Xbox studio Tango Gameworks, its only Japanese-based team, as part of a round of cost cutting measures.
• Tango Gameworks was known for titles like Ghostwire Tokyo and The Evil Within, as well as recent break-out hit Hi-Fi Rush.
• Krafton Inc. publishes mega-franchise battle royale PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and has been expanding to other regions and exploring new game franchises as of late.
• Krafton Inc. announced today that it has acquired Tango Gameworks as well as the Hi-Fi Rush IP, saving the team from closure.

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[Bryank75]

That's great news, at least something was salvaged from the whole situation.

Korea is becoming such a powerhouse for gaming.

 

[JAHGamer]

Finally some good news, if there is ever a HiFi Rush 2, it should skip Xbox Though Xbox probably won't exist by then.

 

[Neversummer]

It be such a stab if HIFI Rush 2 don’t come out on Xbox & not only is it a GOTY contender like the first game but because it isn’t on gamepass it’s actually successful launching on PS & Nintendo. Aswell as making a HIFI anime

 

[anonpuffs]

Nice

 

[Shadow2027]

Hi Fi Rush 2 is coming to switch 2, PS5, and PC

 

[AllBizness]

Hi Fi Rush is trash, the industry hypes up every Xbox exclusive no matter how crappy the game is.

 

[Entropi]

Watch them make a console-exclusive deal with Xbox.

 

[anonpuffs]

Hi Fi Rush is trash, the industry hypes up every Xbox exclusive no matter how crappy the game is.

It's definitely not trash. But it's like an 8/10

 

[ethomaz]

That is not bad.

 

[Al Catone]

excellent news

 

[Say1nMan]

Makes Xbox closing them down even more pathetic. Good for Tango though.

 

[Remember_Spinal]

Watch them make a console-exclusive deal with Xbox.

And kill themselves a 2nd time? Doubt

 

[Infinity]

Well the people who enjoyed hi fi rush can rejoice. I never cared for the game.

 

[Zzero]

Great, but didn't they lay everyone off two months ago?

 

[Sircaw]

Watch them make a console-exclusive deal with Xbox.

As absurd as it sounds, I can see it happening.

I hope they have some say in where they can release their content,

 

[laynelane]

I'm really happy for Tango. After all that talk about valuing the Japanese market, a Japanese studio was one of the first shut down. I expect stupid decisions from Phil at this point, but it's good that Tango is no longer having to pay the price for that. I just wish they'd been able to get away with all their IP. There's no way MS will do anything interesting or relevant with The Evil Within. It's pretty much dead now, same as Ghostwire.

 

[Danja]

I mean the brand is still there but not all the talent remains. Should be interesting to see how this plays out. If they cut a deal with Xbox again then they truly desverved what happened to them.

 

[Airbus]

Ok evil within 3 lets do it

 

[Yurinka]

Great news. I didn't expect it at all, I thought MS killed the studio so it was too late to acquire it.