The revived Tango Gameworks might be working on a sequel to celebrated rhythm-based action game Hi-Fi Rush.
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Released at the start of 2023, Hi-Fi Rush went on to win a number of awards and was described by one Xbox marketing executive as “a break out hit for us and our players in all key measurements and expectations.”
However earlier this year, Microsoft closed down several studios including Tango Gameworks, with head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty reportedly telling staff the company wanted to focus on “high-impact titles” and “further invest in Bethesda’s portfolio of blockbuster games”.
Last month it was announced that Krafton had acquired Tango Gameworks, saving 50 of the 100 jobs at the studio, and now owned the IP for Hi-Fi Rush.
In a new interview with Game Developer, Krafton boss Changhan ‘CH’ Kim said the “last minute” deal was about “legacy” rather than profit. “Although they did not have a big success in their games, we saw many creatives worth pursuing. That’s why we wanted to work with that organisation.”
“When I think about our fans, I think what they really care about is Hi-Fi Rush sequels,” he said. “We don’t think Hi-Fi Rush 2 is going to make us money, to be frank, but it’s a team that should be encouraged to create something new and continue their journey,” he added, confirming a sequel is in the works.
However, Kim also revealed that Tango Gameworks needs to be scaled back up with staff and will be working on “other projects” as well, so there’s no indication of when the next instalment might be released.
In a five-star review of the original, NME wrote: “Hi-Fi Rush is a creatively-uplifting adventure that feels like a seismic breath of fresh air amidst copious license bait, remakes and sequels.”
In other news, The Pokémon Company has confirmed details of a new mobile game, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. The title, which will focus on collecting and “casual” battling, is set to launch at the end of October.
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