There is hope for a Hi-Fi Rush 2 after all. That's because, in a bit of breaking and surprising news on Sunday, it's been reported that Tango Gameworks has been acquired by Krafton Inc. The move, which was shared by reliable insider Jez Corden of Windows Central, will help prevent the studio from closure.
This year's showcase was fantastic, but it also brushed over some important issues.
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced its plans to close Tango Gameworks, as well as Arkane Austin. It was part of a larger round of layoffs and internal shifting as Microsoft characterized it as a "reprioritization of titles and resources." Arkane Austin was responsible for the maligned Redfall, while Tango Gameworks brought about the smash hit Hi-Fi Rush, a third-person rhythm brawler.
Arkane still exists with its Arkane Lyon studio, however, the decision to shut down Tango Gameworks, Microsoft's only Japanese-based game studio, was met with much criticism. Previously, Microsoft had categorized Hi-Fi Rush as "one of the most successful launches for Bethesda and Xbox in recent years," so its closure was all the more puzzling, particularly as it was also shared that the game "generated significant positive momentum for the...
