.Tango Gameworks was closed by Microsoft in May, and several regreted the reduction of a workshop that had actually functioned for almost 15 years as well as generated games such as unpleasant surprise 2023 hit Hi-Fi Rush. Seoul-based author Krafton Inc. has actually spared the time, nonetheless, as the company declared that it has actually gotten both Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Surge IP coming from Microsoft.The agreement will allow Tango to "continue creating the Hi-Fi-Rush IP and look into potential tasks" according to Krafton's formal statement of the relocation. The declaration also affirms that there are going to be actually "no influence" on other Tango jobs like The Misery Within as well as Ghostwire: Tokyo, which will stay along with Microsoft.We bet there are going to be actually a considerable amount of fistbumps at Tango when they come back into the office.Krafton revealed the acquisition Monday early morning in Seoul-- Sunday night for The United States and Canada-- as well as pointed out that the action "improves Krafton's dedication to extending its international impact and enhancing its portfolio with cutting-edge and also high-quality material." Consulting With Microsoft Window Central, a Microsoft agent mentioned that the company is actually "teaming up with Krafton to allow the group at Tango Gameworks to remain to build activities all together as well as we look forward to playing their next wonderful game." Tango Gameworks was among 4 centers turned off by Microsoft back in Might, with the other three being Alpha Pet dog Video Games, Roundhouse Games, as well as Arkane Austin. At the moment, Microsoft said in a company-wide email that the closures were "challenging selections to produce capacity to increase financial investment in other parts of our portfolio and pay attention to our concern video games." Hi-Fi Thrill initially launched in January 2023 for Xbox and also computer as a shock launch after the Xbox as well as Bethesda Developer Direct. The game was actually after that discharged on PlayStation 5 previously this year, together with various other Microsoft-Studios-developed activities like Pentiment, Grounded, and also Ocean Of Criminals.