Hi-Fi Rush IP and Tango Gameworks Acquired by Krafton From Xbox, Studio Will No Longer Be Shut Down

PUBG publisher Krafton has acquired Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP from Xbox, effectively preventing the studio's closure. Krafton announced the acquisition in a press release, stating that "as part of this strategic agreement, KRAFTON intends to collaborate with Xbox and ZeniMax to ensure a smooth transition and maintain continuity at Tango Gameworks. This will enable the talented team to continue developing the Hi-Fi RUSH IP and explore future projects.

The press release states, "KRAFTON is committed to supporting the Tango Gameworks team in their pursuit of innovation and delivering fresh, exciting experiences for fans." It also emphasized that there will be no impact on the existing game catalog, including The Evil Within, The Evil Within 2, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and the original Hi-Fi RUSH.

In May 2024, Microsoft announced the closure of several Bethesda studios, including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, the team behind Redfall. This decision was met with shock and anger from both developers and fans, especially after Microsoft executive Aaron Greenberg had previously praised Hi-Fi Rush on X/Twitter as a "breakout hit for [Xbox] and [its] players in all key measurements and expectations."

Hi-Fi Rush reached two million players within a month of its release and received highly positive reviews. In our review, we awarded it a 9/10, praising its "stunning animation, lovable characters, and stylish rhythmic action that marches to the beat of its own drum.