Tango Gameworks, the developer behind the acclaimed rhythm motion title Hello-Fi Rush, has began early work on its subsequent recreation. The studio confirmed Monday it was rebranding and hiring for plenty of open positions for its unannounced motion recreation. The Japanese studio stated it wasn’t able to share particulars in regards to the recreation but, however introduced it was on the lookout for like-minded builders for its subsequent mission. The replace comes a yr after Tango Gameworks’ then-parent firm Microsoft shut down the studio as a way to concentrate on “high-impact titles”.
Tango Gameworks Returns With Subsequent Undertaking
The Hello-Fi Rush developer unveiled its new web site, together with new branding and emblem on Monday, marking the start of a “new period” and route for the studio. The brand new web site options the studio’s imaginative and prescient, philosophy, particulars on workforce members, open positions, and extra.
“The brand new emblem and model design are supposed to encapsulate the studio’s imaginative and prescient as a “inventive workshop”: a spot the place creators have possession of their work, and their particular person contributions come collectively into video games that really feel ‘handmade with soul’,” Tango Gameworks stated in a press launch.
The studio additionally introduced it had began work on its “bold” subsequent mission. Tango didn’t share particulars in regards to the recreation however listed a number of open positions for the unannounced motion recreation on the web site’s Careers web page.
Tango Gameworks is blissful to announce the launch of our new web site. It particulars our inventive imaginative and prescient and contains a new emblem that symbolizes our up to date model picture.
We hope you may be a part of us on this new journey, and sit up for extra from us sooner or later!https://t.co/UdexcG7bjk
— Tango Gameworks (EN) (@TangoGameworks) June 2, 2025
Tango Gameworks Beneath Krafton
The rebranding and the brand new mission announcement mark a return for Tango Gameworks, which was shut down in Could final yr by Microsoft, regardless of delivery the acclaimed Hello-Fi Rush. The Xbox dad or mum shuttered a number of Bethesda-owned studios on the time, together with Tango and Redfall developer Arkane Austin to concentrate on its greatest franchises.
Nonetheless, Tango Gameworks was given a brand new lease on life when Krafton acquired the studio in August 2024, marking its “first vital funding within the Japanese online game market.” The deal additionally included mental property rights to Hello-Fi Rush.
“KRAFTON intends to help the Tango Gameworks workforce to proceed its dedication to innovation and delivering recent and thrilling experiences for followers,” the South Korean firm had stated on the time.
Tango Gameworks will work on new IPs below Krafton, alongside constructing upon current ones, as an unbiased improvement studio based mostly in Tokyo.
“Tango Gameworks has at all times been dedicated to growing video games pushed by recent, thrilling concepts that our inventive groups are captivated with. Now, as part of KRAFTON, Inc., we proudly proceed this custom,” the studio’s new web site reads, describing the partnership with Krafton.
“Since becoming a member of KRAFTON, Tango Gameworks embarks on a brand new chapter, growing titles that resonate with gamers around the globe. We stay devoted to the creation and development of distinctive and new IPs, taking over challenges to be a novel voice within the recreation business,” the developer stated.
