Tango Gameworks to return with 50 out of original 100 staff

[John Elden Ring]

Following the news Krafton was saving Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks from being shut down for good, the PUBG publisher has confirmed its plans to "transfer approximately 50 development staff" from the studio to its Japan subsidiary. This is roughly half the number of the studio's initial development staff, which was over 100. Gameranx reports this is because others have since found employment elsewhere, and as such there are a number of job openings at the studio.

In an update on social media platform X by Game File's Stephen Totilo, the reporter shared a statement from Krafton's PR, which said those 50 staff who are part of the transfer will "continue to work on new projects, including the expansion of the Hi-Fi Rush IP, at Krafton".



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[Systemshock2023]

Need evil within 3 asap

 

[AllBizness]

Need evil within 3 asap

Microsoft still owns that IP, they only gave them Hi Fi Rush.

 

[YeezyDude]

That's awesome to hear... I'm happy that there was a happy ending for them instead of what typically happens to studios that get closed down!

 

[peter42O]

That's better than I was expecting. Just hoping that John Johanas is part of those 50 people and preferably studio head.

 

[Evilnemesis8]

That's better than I was expecting. Just hoping that John Johanas is part of those 50 people and preferably studio head.

He is:

…and this is how it continues.

We’re back, baby!

It wouldn't make sense to get the studio and the IP from Microsoft if you're not going to also get the guy who came up with the idea and was also the game's Director.

 

[peter42O]

It wouldn't make sense to get the studio and the IP from Microsoft if you're not going to also get the guy who came up with the idea and was also the game's Director.

True and agreed but you never know. lol

But very happy that he's back with Tango Gameworks. Just hoping Krafton does fuck up Hi Fi Rush 2.