Hello-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks Pronounces Rebrand, Begins Hiring for New Motion Sport

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 in regards to the sport but, however introduced it was in search of like-minded builders for its subsequent challenge. The replace comes a 12 months after Tango Gameworks’ then-parent firm Microsoft shut down the studio with the intention to deal with “high-impact titles”.

Tango Gameworks Returns With Subsequent Mission

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 path for the studio. The brand new web site options the studio’s imaginative and prescient, philosophy, particulars on crew members, open positions, and extra.

“The brand new emblem and model design are supposed to encapsulate the studio’s imaginative and prescient as a “artistic 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 challenge. Tango didn’t share particulars in regards to the sport however listed a number of open positions for the unannounced motion sport on the web site’s Careers web page.

Tango Gameworks Below Krafton

The rebranding and the brand new challenge announcement mark a return for Tango Gameworks, which was shut down in Could final 12 months by Microsoft, regardless of transport the acclaimed Hello-Fi Rush. The Xbox guardian shuttered a number of Bethesda-owned studios on the time, together with Tango and Redfall developer Arkane Austin to deal with 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 crew 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 present ones, as an impartial 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 artistic groups are enthusiastic about. 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 all over the world. We stay devoted to the creation and development of distinctive and new IPs, taking over challenges to be a singular voice within the sport trade,” the developer stated.