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It Certainly Looks Like Yakuza Successor Gang Of Dragon Is Dead
Nagoshi Studios' debut title, Gang of Dragon, appears to be dead following the withdrawal of funding from NetEase and the disappearance of the studio's online presence. Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi is now listed simply as 'game creator' in Famitsu, and co-founder Daisuke Sato lists his involvement with the studio as 'ex-'. This suggests Nagoshi Studios is defunct, making the release of Gang of Dragon unlikely.
Gang of Dragon appears to have been cancelled and the studio closed
The game Gang of Dragon, announced in 2025 by Toshihiro Nagoshi's Nagoshi Studios, appears to have been cancelled. Evidence includes the studio's YouTube channel and website being shut down, a co-head's updated bio, and the Google Business listing being marked as permanently closed. Bloomberg previously reported that funder NetEase refused a $44 million payout to complete the game.
Gang of Dragon studio Nagoshi Studios has apparently shut down
Nagoshi Studios, founded by Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, has reportedly shut down after its debut title, Gang of Dragon, failed to secure further investment. NetEase withdrew funding for the game, citing a need for an additional $44 million to complete development. Official social media and YouTube channels for Gang of Dragon have been inactive or deleted, and the studio's physical location is marked as permanently closed.
Gang of Dragon Studio’s YouTube Page Has Gone Offline
The official YouTube page for Toshihiro Nagoshi's upcoming game, Gang of Dragon, has gone offline amidst rumors of NetEase Games withdrawing funding. Nagoshi Studios is reportedly seeking new sponsors after the estimated ¥7 billion development cost became a barrier. Despite the YouTube page disappearing, the game's Steam page remains active.
