Tango Gameworks Opens New Office, Starts Recruiting for Unannounced Action Game

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After being closed down by Microsoft last year, Tango Gameworks is now in the process of rebuilding. They have recently launched their official website and made an announcement that their offices are operational once more. Additionally, they are seeking developers to help create a new, as-yet unnamed action game.

In addition to launching their new website and headquarters, Tango Gameworks has also revealed their fresh company logo. In a recent post, the studio explains that this logo embodies a craftsman-like aesthetic they aim to incorporate into all their projects. Furthermore, the studio likens itself to a creative workshop.

On our game development platform, we strive not only to create unique games that stand out from the crowd, but also to nurture an environment where creators can thrive. This is achieved through learning from colleagues and being presented with complex tasks, which often results in a dynamic, albeit at times tumultuous, atmosphere. However, this collaborative effort ultimately leads to the creation of exceptional games that we proudly refer to as ‘artisanally crafted.’

In this latest iteration of Tango Gameworks, several familiar faces from the studio prior to its 2024 shutdown have returned. John Johanas serves as creative director, Masaaki Yamada is the lead game designer, Kazuaki Egashira heads the development department, and Yosuke Ishikawa takes on the role of lead character artist.

According to its job listings, the latest version of Tango Gameworks appears quite active in expanding their development teams. Some of the roles they are seeking to fill include senior application programmer, senior system programmer, senior animator, senior character artist, and a cutscene manager. Additionally, the recruitment page mentions that both Tango Gameworks and Krafton will collaborate on developing new intellectual properties.

As a gamer, I’m thrilled to share that a few months ago, the grand opening of Tango Gameworks Inc.’s new office and the launch of our fresh website took place. Exciting times indeed, as this follows former Tango Gameworks members teaming up with Krafton back then. With this collaboration, Krafton not only welcomed us under their wing but also acquired the IP rights for our studio’s name, as well as the game “Hi-Fi Rush,” which they secured in August 2024.

In May 2024, Microsoft made the announcement of shutting down Tango Gameworks, along with other studios such as Alpha Dog Studios (known for Mighty Doom), Arkane Austin (responsible for Redfall), and Roundhouse Games. During June 2024, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer explained that these studio closures were difficult choices made in pursuit of a more sustainable business model.

Spencer stated that closing any team is undeniably challenging for the people involved, as well as for the team itself. He’s been keeping quiet about this matter because he believes it’s crucial to prioritize the team and its members at this time. Closing the team is an extremely difficult decision, one that impacts them significantly. Spencer wants to ensure fair treatment for these individuals through severance packages and other measures, emphasizing that his concern is not for personal or company image, but solely for the affected teams.

Meanwhile, take a look at our initial review of “Hi-Fi Rush”. This music-infused action game can be found right now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms.

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2025-06-02 16:41