In what is already the most surprising news of the week, Krafton Inc., the publisher of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, announced that they had acquired Tango Gameworks from Microsoft. Included in the deal is the acclaimed IP Hi-Fi Rush which won awards early last year as a new IP.
As reported by Game Press:
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, allowing the talented team to continue developing the Hi-Fi RUSH IP and explore future projects. KRAFTON intends to support the Tango Gameworks team to continue its commitment to innovation and delivering fresh and exciting experiences for fans. There will be no impact on the existing game catalog of The Evil Within, The Evil Within 2, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and the original Hi-Fi RUSH game.
When the announcement came from Microsoft on Tango’s closure, fans around the industry were both confused and disappointed given the talent of the studio and the critical acclaim of Hi-Fi Rush. We’re sure we’re not alone in being happy for the team at Tango and wish them success in their future development!
