Great news during a rather challenging time for the gaming industry. Two months ago, Microsoft shut down Tango Gameworks, the studio behind Hi-Fi Rush and Ghostwire: Tokyo, but it was saved thanks to the Korean company Krafton.

Following the closure of Tango Gameworks, rumors circulated that the studio was in the process of pitching a sequel to Hi-Fi Rush. In Krafton's statement, it was confirmed that the studio will continue developing games within this franchise. The studio is also expected to work on new IPs. 

Meanwhile, the rights to other franchises remain with Microsoft, and already released games will continue to be in the Game Pass. However, it is still unclear how many team members will return to their positions, but, at least, Hi-Fi Rush creative director John Johanas has announced that he will continue working at Tango.

Tango Gameworks was founded in March 2010 by game designer and Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. In October of the same year, the studio was acquired by ZeniMax Media. In 2021, it, along with ZeniMax, was absorbed by Microsoft, making it the first Japanese studio under the Xbox team. 

Despite Microsoft stating that Hi-Fi Rush exceeded expectations and was a real breakthrough, it was announced in the spring of 2024 that the studio would be closed. Luckily, this is one of the rare pieces of news that brings joy in the age of layoffs.

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