Hi-Fi Rush New Update 1.003 Transitions Ownership to Krafton
About a year ago, Krafton announced it has acquired Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP from Microsoft. Today, it’s official even in the game, as Tango Gameworks has released Hi-Fi Rush update 1.003 (complete version 1.003.000), that changes the logos in the game to reflect Krafton’s ownership.
While there’s no new content added, this does signal a shift in the game and confirms it’s being set up as a franchise by Krafton.
For PC players, this patch also sees the removal of Denuvo, which should be a welcome change for most.
Hi-Fi Rush Rush’s December 3 Update Removes Denuvo, Stamps Krafton’s Ownership via Patch 1.003
All Platform
- A whole bunch of housekeeping to deal with the surprisingly complicated transition of publishers. Mostly consisting of inserting KRAFTON into a plethora of locations to the game.
- This also includes a brand new new Tango Gameworks logo in the splash screen! But rest assured, no playable content was removed or altered.
- In-game content and messages about corporate policy and creativity left unaltered in order to preserve ominous telling of the future and reinforce themes.
PC
- While a form of copy protection is still present in the game, Denuvo is now removed. As always, please support our games through legal means so we can continue to make cool things for you!
*Because of this major change in architecture, this patch MUST be downloaded to play the game after midnight at the start of January 16, 2026 (KST)! An unpatched version of the game will be unplayable at that point, so please be aware of this deadline.*
Notice on Upcoming Denuvo Removal
Denuvo support for the PC version of Hi-Fi RUSH is scheduled to end at 00:00(KST) on January 16, 2026. Please note that even after Denuvo is removed, the game’s own anti-tampering features will remain active and will not affect normal gameplay.
This adjustment is intended to provide a more stable and efficient service environment. We sincerely appreciate all players who continue to support the game through legitimate use.
Mandatory Patch Notice
Due to this update, the internal system structure of the game will undergo significant changes. As a result, all PC players will be required to install the latest patch.
- Patch required by: January 16, 2026, 00:00 (KST)
- Important: After this time, the game will not run unless the patch has been installed.
Moreover, Tango Gameworks hints that this might not be the final patch for the game! No other details were shared, but that alone should make fans excited at what’s to come.
For more on Hi-Fi Rush, take a look at our feature where we discuss how Xbox exclusives on the PS5 have taken advantage of the DualSense’s features.
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