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Tango Gameworks and Hi-Fi Rush acquired by PUBG's Krafton, following Microsoft's studio closure in May


PUBG publisher Krafton has acquired developer Tango Gameworks and Hi-Fi Rush, marking its first "significant investment" in the Japanese video game market.

PUBG publisher Krafton has acquired developer Tango Gameworks and the rights to Hi-Fi Rush, marking the company's first "significant investment" in the Japanese video game market. Under Microsoft, Tango surprise launched Hi-Fi Rush in 2023 to wide acclaim, with the rhythm action release becoming a highlight in the Xbox Series X/S catalogue. Watch on YouTube When Microsoft subsequently announced in May it was closing several Bethesda studios- including Dishonored developer Arkane Austin and Mighty Doom studio Alpha Dog Games along with Tango Gameworks - shockwaves were felt through the industry.

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