Tango Gameworks, Focused on Unique IPs, Begins Hiring for New Action Game

The creative minds behind *Hi-Fi Rush*, Tango Gameworks, have officially launched a refreshed studio website and confirmed they are currently developing a brand-new unannounced action game. The updated site showcases the studio’s new branding and includes a newly added careers page actively seeking talent for roles on this mysterious upcoming project.

The message on the site emphasizes that Tango Gameworks remains committed to its core mission: “to create new games and expand intellectual properties.” As an independent development studio based in Tokyo, Japan—and now operating under the Krafton umbrella—the team is entering a fresh chapter with renewed energy and purpose.

This news follows a dramatic turn of events from earlier in 2024. In May, Microsoft announced it would be closing several Bethesda studios, including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, the team behind *Redfall*. The decision was met with widespread surprise and disappointment from both fans and industry professionals. This reaction was further intensified by prior public statements from Microsoft executive Aaron Greenberg, who had described *Hi-Fi Rush* as a “breakout hit for Xbox” that exceeded expectations across key performance metrics.

Thankfully, just a few months later in August 2024, PUBG publisher Krafton stepped in to acquire both Tango Gameworks and the *Hi-Fi Rush* IP from Microsoft, ensuring the studio's survival. In a press release at the time, Krafton stated that the agreement included plans to collaborate closely with Xbox and ZeniMax to ensure a smooth transition and maintain ongoing operations at the studio. This partnership would allow the skilled team at Tango to continue building the *Hi-Fi Rush* universe while also exploring future creative opportunities.

"After months of uncertainty, Tango Gameworks is back—reimagined and revitalized," reads the studio’s official statement on its new website. "We’re opening our doors to give fans and potential team members insight into who we are, what we value, and how we work. Here, you can explore our philosophy and watch featurettes from members of the team."

The studio went on to say that since joining Krafton, Tango has entered a new era focused on crafting globally resonant titles. It remains dedicated to creating and expanding unique intellectual properties, aiming to carve out a distinctive voice in the ever-evolving gaming landscape.

Tango describes its creative vision as being centered around a “studio-as-a-workshop” concept—one where games and experiences are crafted with a strong emphasis on the “hand-made” care and attention to detail that the team is known for.

As for the nature of the new title? Details remain scarce. According to a recent news post, the studio says it “isn’t ready to reveal much yet,” but is already laying the groundwork for early development on a new action game. With a wide variety of open positions across nearly every department, aspiring developers are encouraged to join the team behind critically acclaimed hits like *Hi-Fi Rush*.

A machine-translated version of the senior-level designer job posting indicates that Tango is looking for candidates with experience in developing 3D action titles using Unreal Engine 5. Similarly, the cutscene manager position also references experience in 3D action games, though no further details about the project have been disclosed at this time. While nothing is confirmed, many speculate that this could potentially hint at the early stages of development for a sequel—possibly even *Hi-Fi Rush 2*.