'We don't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 is going to make us money,' Krafton chief says, but they bought Tango Gameworks anyway 'to maintain their legacy'
Changhan 'CH' Kim says Tango's real value is the creative talent it brings to the company.
Making Hi-Fi Rush 2 Is About 'Legacy' Not Money, Says New Owner
It was a surprising bit of feel-good news when Krafton, which publishes the hit battle royale PUBG, swooped in to buy Hi-Fi Rush maker Tango Gameworks after it was suddenly shut down by Microsoft amid budget cuts earlier this year.
Hi-Fi Rush 2 Probably Won't Make Krafton Any Cash, But That's Ok
They want to try something new, and we want to do more of that." Following its acquisition of Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks, Krafton already has plans in place for a sequel to the critically acclaimed rhythm-action game.
Krafton CEO doesn't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 will make money
Speaking with Game Developer, Krafton's CEO Changhan Kim explained the decision to save Tango was not a financial one. "We wanted to maintain their legacy," he said. "Although they did not have a big success in their games, we saw many creatives worth pursuing. That's why we wanted to work with that organization."
Krafton CEO says it acquired Tango for its creativity, even if Hi-Fi Rush 2 won’t make money
The CEO of Krafton says the acquisition of Tango Gameworks was designed to add more creativity to its portfolio, rather than to make big money. Microsoft announced in April that Tango was one of four Bethesda developers it would be shutting down, and the studio seemingly closed its doors in June.
Krafton Boss Says Hi-Fi Rush Acquisition Was a "Last Minute Deal"
Krafton is a pretty big company, but Microsoft is very complicated," Kim told Game Developer. "We wanted to help the team continue developing their games, but especially Hi-Fi Rush. When I think about our fans,
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