Three months after Microsoft introduced its closure, Hello-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks has discovered a brand new dwelling with PUBG writer Krafton. In an announcement at present, the South Korean writer describes the transfer as its “first important funding within the Japanese market”.
In line with Krafton’s assertion the transfer will not influence the supply of Tango Gamesworks’ again catalogue, which additionally contains The Evil Inside and Ghostwire: Tokyo. It additionally says it’ll collaborate with Xbox and ZeniMax “to make sure a easy transition and preserve continuity at Tango Gameworks, permitting the gifted workforce to proceed growing the Hello-Fi Rush IP and discover future initiatives”.
Studying between the strains, I believe meaning Krafton both has little interest in making additional The Evil Inside and Ghostwire video games, or else it hasn’t bought these IPs. I’ve reached out to Krafton for clarification and can replace if I hear again. One factor appears fairly sure, although: Hello-Fi Rush shouldn’t be lifeless.
Tango Gameworks was based in 2010 by horror veteran Shinji Mikami, who left the studio final 12 months earlier than its closure was introduced. Hello-Fi Rush was its most critically profitable title, regardless of being an enormous departure from the studio’s horror roots.
Microsoft introduced the closure of Tango Gameworks in Could alongside different ZeniMax studios together with Arcane Austin, Alpha Canine Video games and Roundhouse Studios. In line with Xbox Sport Studios head Matt Booty, “These adjustments are grounded in prioritising high-impact titles and additional investing in Bethesda’s portfolio of blockbuster video games and beloved worlds which you might have nurtured over many many years.”
As for Krafton, it is best often known as the house of PUBG Studios. It additionally owns The Callisto Protocol studio Placing Distance and Subnautica studio Unknown Worlds, amongst others.