Tango Gameworks, the developer behind the acclaimed rhythm motion title Hello-Fi Rush, has began early work on its subsequent sport. The studio confirmed Monday it was rebranding and hiring for various open positions for its unannounced motion sport. The Japanese studio stated it wasn’t able to share particulars concerning the sport but, however introduced it was searching for like-minded builders for its subsequent venture. The replace comes a 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 Hi-Fi Rush developer unveiled its new web site, together with new branding and brand on Monday, marking the start of a “new period” and course 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 brand 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 venture. Tango didn’t share particulars concerning the sport however listed a bunch of open positions for the unannounced motion sport on the web site’s Careers web page.

Tango Gameworks Underneath Krafton

The rebranding and the brand new venture announcement mark a return for Tango Gameworks, which was shut down in Might final by Microsoft, regardless of delivery the acclaimed Hello-Fi Rush. The Xbox father or mother shuttered a number of Bethesda-owned studios on the time, together with Tango and Redfall developer Arkane Austin to concentrate on its largest 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 contemporary and thrilling experiences for followers,” the South Korean firm had stated on the time.

Tango Gameworks will work on new IPs underneath Krafton, alongside constructing upon current ones, as an unbiased growth studio based mostly in Tokyo.

“Tango Gameworks has all the time been dedicated to growing video games pushed by contemporary, thrilling concepts that our inventive groups are enthusiastic about. Now, as part of KRAFTON, Inc., we proudly proceed this custom,” the studio’s new website 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 all over the world. We stay devoted to the creation and development of distinctive and new IPs, taking up challenges to be a novel voice within the sport trade,” the developer stated.