Colorful rhythmic action Hi-Fi Rushwhich surprised the gaming community in early 2023, may see a sequel. Studio Tango Gameworks in a recent interview, he said that he is very interested in this brand and is considering the next steps.
Speaking to IGN, studio head Colin Mack said the team is “positive” about the sequel, although it’s not yet at the point where he can clearly say, “Yes, we’re working on it,” creative director John Johannas confirmed. What The developers have a very strong relationship with Hi-Fi Rush and value the world and characters they have created.
Project manager Kazuaki Egashira added: “We love the characters and world of Hi-Fi Rush. We want to preserve this brand and continue to develop it.” At the same time, Egashira added that creating new experiences is in Tango Gameworks’ DNA. In other words, try something new. It was from such an attempt that Hi-Fi Rush was born.
Earlier this year, Japanese studio Tango Gameworks found itself in a difficult situation. In May, Microsoft announced it was closing the studio while simultaneously expressing interest in smaller, more interesting projects like Hi-Fi Rush. Fortunately, the studio found a new background in the person of a South Korean publisher. Craftonknown for games such as PUBG and The Callisto Protocol. This acquisition gave Tango Gameworks “new life” and allowed the developers to continue working on their projects.
Interestingly, at the time of closure, the team was working on Hi-Fi Rush 2, so they have ideas for a sequel. A Krafton representative said some time ago that Hi-Fi Rush 2 should learn from its shortcomings and, among other things, offer a more open world.
“I don’t think it will be a completely open world, but rather a more dynamic environment.” said Krafton’s head of corporate development. Developers should also use more advanced technologies for rhythmic action to make everything run more smoothly. In the original game, players felt like they were just walking through factories. “They want to make sure that [hra] exceeds the expectations of existing fans” added Maria Pak to the developer account.
Tango Gameworks studio was founded in 2010 by the legendary Shinji Mikamicreator of the Resident Evil series. Due to its influence, Tango focused primarily on horror games such as The Evil Within (2014) and The Evil Within 2 (2017), followed by the Japanese folklore-inspired mystery action-adventure Ghostwire: Tokyo (2022). That’s why Hi-Fi Rush was a pleasant surprise for many players. The game’s colorful graphics, reminiscent of the animated series, and innovative rhythmic game mechanics quickly won over fans and critics alike. Mikami left the company before Microsoft’s decision.
Source :Indian TV
