Hello-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks Proclaims 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 searching for like-minded builders for its subsequent undertaking. The replace comes a 12 months after Tango Gameworks’ then-parent firm Microsoft shut down the studio with a purpose 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 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 undertaking. Tango didn’t share particulars in regards to 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 undertaking announcement mark a return for Tango Gameworks, which was shut down in Might final 12 months by Microsoft, regardless of delivery the acclaimed Hello-Fi Rush. The Xbox mum or dad shuttered a number of Bethesda-owned studios on the time, together with Tango and Redfall developer Arkane Austin to concentrate on its greatest franchises.

Nevertheless, 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 assist the Tango Gameworks crew 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 below Krafton, alongside constructing upon current ones, as an unbiased growth studio primarily based in Tokyo.

“Tango Gameworks has all the time been dedicated to growing video games pushed by contemporary, thrilling concepts that our artistic 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 singular voice within the sport business,” the developer stated.