Tango Gameworks has confirmed it is working on a new, unannounced action game.
To coincide with the launch of its new-look website and branding, Tango Gameworks revealed it was hiring, with open positions at its Tokyo studio spanning “almost every department.”
“Finally, after months of waiting, Tango Gameworks is back, and in a brand-new way,” the team said. “We’ve opened our site to give our fans and future team members a look into our studio. Here you can learn about the studio philosophy, as well as see featurettes from members of the team.
“Focused on what it feels like to make a game, our vision is centered on a studio that acts like a creative workshop, making games and experiences that emphasize that ‘hand-made’ feel we put into our work.”
Tango Gameworks was one of four Bethesda studios that Microsoft announced plans to shut down back in May 2024. It was formed by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami in 2010, and was responsible for The Evil Within, The Evil Within 2 and Ghostwire Tokyo, before launching Hi-Fi Rush in 2023 to critical acclaim. Xbox acquired the studio in 2021 as part of its $7.5 billion purchase of Bethesda parent company Zenimax.
After Microsoft’s shock announcement, In August, however, PUBG publisher Krafton acquired Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP from Xbox as part of a “strategic agreement”.
In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz shortly after the acquisition, Krafton head of corporate development, Maria Park, said: “When we heard that Tango Gameworks was facing shutdown, our team immediately flew over to Tokyo. We recognised that Tango has this rich history of innovation and creativity, and the rarity of being a relatively small studio with a strong fandom. Initially, we weren’t sure about whether their legacy of craftsmanship and creativity could continue – especially after the departure of founder Shinji Mikami. But our visit dispelled these worries.”