Krafton Picks Up Tango Gameworks Staff and Hi-Fi Rush

Krafton, a company known for games like PUBGand The Callisto Protocol, announced that it picked up both the Tango Gameworks staff and the IP Hi-Fi Rush. This follows Microsoft’s decision to shutter it and Arkane Austin in May 2024.

Krafton didn’t announce any specifics about the acquisition. So we don’t know how many members of the Tango Gameworks staff will return or any specific individuals. We also don’t know what will happen with the Hi-Fi Rush IP going forward. Krafton only confirmed that it owns it. 

The company did confirm that title and other games from the developer, such as The Evil Within, its sequel, and Ghostwire Tokyo, will not be delisted. While it specifically mentioned it owns the Hi-Fi Rush IP now, it did not mention if this purchase also means it owns the other two IPs and could in turn build on those series going forward. The Evil Within can be found on the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC, while The Evil Within 2 is on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Ghostwire Tokyo is out on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

Following Microsoft’s decision to shutter Tango Gameworks, laying off its staff, the only confirmation of final Hi-Fi Rush progress included a last patch and physical release through Limited Run Games. 

Hi-Fi Rush appeared on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.