PUBG Mobile publisher Krafton snaps up devs behind the hit Hi-Fi Rush, Tango Gameworks

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PUBG Mobile publisher Krafton snaps up devs behind the hit Hi-Fi Rush, Tango Gameworks

  • Tango Gameworks lives! Courtesy of PUBG Mobile publisher Krafton
  • The company snapped up not just the company, but also rights to the Hi-Fi Rush IP
  • The rhythm game proved to be a surprise hit

As a long-time gamer with a soft spot for rhythm games and an even softer spot for underdogs, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions about Tango Gameworks’ new lease on life. It’s like watching a phoenix rise from the ashes, or in this case, a Hi-Fi Rush disc spinning on a turntable.

In the realm of video game resurrection, it’s making headlines: PUBG Mobile’s publisher Krafton has revealed that they have taken over Tango Gameworks, known for producing the popular rhythm game Hi-Fi Rush. This acquisition encompasses not just the studio’s title and current workforce but also the entire intellectual property of Hi-Fi Rush.

After facing closure by Microsoft due to the success of Hi-Fi Rush, Tango Gameworks wasn’t set to close down. Instead, the studio known for The Evil Within series will continue its operations, as Krafton intends to develop additional games leveraging the popularity of Hi-Fi Rush.

Absolutely, it might seem like jumping from one hot situation into another for certain console games by Krafton, such as The Callisto Protocol, as they’ve faced criticism from developers about being rushed out too soon. However, considering various circumstances like COVID-19 and miscommunication, Tango Gameworks could be well on their way to bouncing back.


Back from the dead, onto mobile?

It’s quite likely that we might ponder the possibility of Hi-Fi Rush appearing on mobile devices, even if it’s not a direct port. Given Krafton’s recent focus on mobile gaming, it seems unlikely that they wouldn’t explore spin-offs or potential crossovers for this franchise.

For now, if Tango Gameworks continues to prosper under Krafton’s management, there’s a possibility that Microsoft might find themselves in an embarrassing situation, as they were perceived as discarding a developer who could have flourished under different ownership instead.

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2024-08-12 18:48