Krafton acquires Tango Gameworks game studio

Krafton announced that it has acquired the Tango Gameworks game studio. With this acquisition, the company also acquired the rights to Tango Gameworks’ acclaimed game Hi-Fi RUSH. Making a significant move towards global expansion, Krafton also made its first investment in the Japanese video game market.

Founded in 2010, Tango Gameworks has proven its worth as a game development studio by creating sensational products such as the critically acclaimed rhythm-based action game Hi-Fi RUSH, survival horror games The Evil Within and The Evil Within 2, and action-adventure game Ghostwire: Tokyo. . The studio became part of Xbox with the acquisition of ZeniMax by Xbox in 2021.

Hi-Fi RUSH, the flagship game from Tango Gameworks, is a rhythm action fighting game appreciated by players around the world. The game received widespread acclaim, receiving ‘Extremely Positive’ reviews on Steam. Hi-Fi RUSH has received prestigious awards including ‘Best Animation’ at the BAFTA Game Awards, ‘Best Sound Design’ at The Game Awards and the Game Developers’ Choice award in the ‘Best Sound’ category.

Krafton will collaborate with Xbox on Tango Gameworks axis

As part of the strategic agreement, Krafton plans to collaborate with Xbox and ZeniMax to ensure a smooth transition and continuity for Tango Gameworks; In this way, it will be possible for the talented team to continue to develop the Hi-Fi RUSH IP and undertake new projects. KRAFTON will support the Tango Gameworks team to continue their innovative approach and deliver brand new, exciting experiences to gamers. The Evil Within, The Evil Within 2, Ghostwire: Tokyo and the original Hi-Fi RUSH will continue to be available in the studio’s catalogue.

This integration underlines Krafton’s commitment to expanding globally and enhancing its portfolio with innovative and high-quality ingredients. The addition of Tango Gameworks to the team is in line with Krafton’s mission to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment.