“You don’t want to feel like you have to make something specific just to survive.”

Earlier this week,Microsoft announced the closure of a number of Bethesda studios, includingHi-Fi Rushdeveloper Tango Gameworks.

That’s exactly what Hi-Fi Rush was.

Screenshot of colourfully animated Hi-Fi Rush showing lead character Chai playing guitar next to a black robot cat

It was an intense labour of love…

I just want everyone to feel appreciated for the work they did."

“I know some studios are not afforded that opportunity.

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You should be able to take creative risks but have the means to say if something doesn’t work.

We want to find that balance.

“Now the stakes are so much higher.

You don’t want to feel like you have to make something specific just to survive.

I think that’s also a major risk.

Later that evening,Hi-Fi Rush won the BAFTA for animationafter receiving nominations in five categories.

As reported yesterday, thestudio was reportedly working on a sequel.

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Hi-Fi Rush released last year to high critical acclaim.

I had a blast,” I wrote inEurogamer’s Hi-Fi Rush review.