Maria Park, the KRAFTON head of corporate development, teased their plans for the upcoming release of Hi-Fi Rush 2. She states that, before KRAFTON saved Tango Gameworks from closure, they were already working on a six-month build of the sequel.
While it is currently on-hold as Microsoft transfers all the appropriate assets, Park says that they want to make sure that the sequel honors the anticipation from fans, according to Park’s interview at Gamesindustry.biz.
Specifically, she states that “some of the feedback about Hi-Fi Rush was that some people felt it was [just] going through factories, so now they want to give a more open world type of experience. I don’t think it’s going to be completely open world, but a more dynamic environment [that] you play in. Also, having more advanced technology applied to the rhythm action so that it feels more synchronised.”
She also states that there’s a chance that the original Hi-Fi Rush could receive more DLC. Further, it might also be available on the Nintendo Switch, since Tango Gameworks really wants this version to release. It’s worth noting that Microsoft still retains the rights to both The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo as well.
For the last year, the video game industry has been in a dire state. For one, there are the countless layoffs/closures that have affected Microsoft, Bungie, Embracer Group, Behaviour Interactive, Riot Games, Sega, Sony, EA, Take-Two, and more. However, companies such as Toys for Bob have gone indie in order to avoid a similar fate. In a surprising announcement, KRAFTON saved Tango Gameworks after closing earlier this year.
Hi-Fi Rush is available now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
