Thanks to publisher Krafton, the development studio behind Hi-Fi Rush has been saved. They can now continue to work on DLC and, possibly, even a sequel for the IP.
Back in May 2024, Microsoft closed down several studios, including Tango Gameworks. However, fans of the unexpected hit can look forward to new content.
Hi-Fi Rush studio saved!
Krafton have bough Tango Gameworks, and with it the IP Hi-Fi Rush. In a recent interview with gamesindustry.biz, head of corporate development at Krafton, Maria Park, explained the future of the IP. We will be getting DLC for the first Hi-Fi Rush, and also a port for the Nintendo Switch.
Park also hinted at a sequel, saying:
Yes, the team was working on Hi-Fi Rush 2 when we first met them [...] I think the build we looked at was about six months old when we went to meet them.
She also mentioned that the level design will change dramatically. Tango Gameworks wants to move away from linear levels to a "more open world type of experience". That is... slightly worrying, simply because we've seen that transition fail so often, but we remain hopeful.