Rumors of a ‘Hi-Fi Rush’ Switch port are questioned as Microsoft Culls Tango Gameworks and other studios

In the latest shock to the gaming and developer community, Microsoft has announced a series of studio closures and mergers, including the shuttering of Tango Gameworks, the developer behind the popular game of the year. 2023. Hi-Fi fever.

This game was recently released on PlayStation and is the same as the Xbox Game Studios titles Penitent And Basewas rumor is coming to Switch and already rated by PEGI for Nintendo platforms.

As announced by Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, to the affected studios, in a company email (confirmed by IGN), Tango Game (Evil in us, Ghost Wire: Tokyo) will close along with Arkane Austin (falling) and Alpha Dog Studios (Mighty Doom). Roundhouse Games will become part of ZeniMax Online Studios.

These closures are just the latest in round Later round about industry-wide layoffs over the past year or more. In his email, Booty detailed the reasons for the cuts, repeating many of the previous explanations that have accompanied announcements of this type:

“These changes build on prioritizing high-impact titles and further investing in Bethesda’s portfolio of blockbuster games and beloved worlds that you’ve nurtured for decades.”

While it’s still possible that Hi-Fi Rush could launch on Switch, a line from Booty’s email says the game will “continue to be available to players on platforms as it is today,” which could hinting that a release on other platforms is in doubt. Take a look at the related quote:

“Tango Gameworks will also be closing. We are grateful for their contributions to Bethesda and players around the world. Hi-Fi Rush will continue to be available to players on the same platforms as it is today.”

Founded by Shinji Mikami in 2010 after leaving Capcom, the Resident Evil creator left Tango Gameworks last year, but the warm critical reception of Hi-Fi Rush seemed to herald a new era. Bright new chapter for the developer, after the more muted reception for Ghostwire: Tokyo.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer spoke about his desire to engage with Japanese gamers and development teams. Through Microsoft’s acquisition of Zenimax Media in 2021, Tokyo-based Tango Gameworks became the first Japanese studio.

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