Tango Gameworks has officially reopened in Tokyo under its new parent company, KRAFTON. Known for titles such as The Evil Within, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and the award-winning Hi-Fi RUSH, the studio resumed full-scale operations after shutting down in May 2024.
Following its acquisition by KRAFTON in late 2024, Tango Gameworks now operates as a dedicated creative studio. The company opened its new Tokyo office on January 1, 2025, located in the Sumitomo Real Estate First Building in Minato-ku, Tokyo. This reopening marks a new beginning, as the studio aims to merge its original development philosophy with KRAFTON’s global vision for competitive gaming experiences. Colin Mack, a veteran with more than two decades of experience at Bethesda and THQ, has been named head of the studio, focusing on creating projects of global impact.
Tango Gameworks is actively expanding its team and recruiting talent for various roles, including:
- Character artists
- Level designers
- Animators
- Systems programmers
- Application programmers
These positions are crucial to the development of new projects, including a possible sequel to Hi-Fi RUSH. The rhythm action game, originally released in 2023, was a significant success and won numerous awards such as Best Audio Design at The game Awards 2023, Best Audio at the 24th game Developers Choice Awards, and Best Animation at the BAFTA Games Awards 2023.
The reopening of the studio is seen as a strategic move to enhance its development capabilities and align with KRAFTON’s mission to deliver innovative and competitive gaming experiences. With a new office and the hiring of talented developers, Tango Gameworks is set for a promising future.
