Nagoshi Studio, founded by Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, shut down in October 2026 after NetEase withdrew funding, leading to the cancellation of its first game, Gang of Dragon.
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Yakuza creator’s Nagoshi Studio shuts down before it ships 1st game
Yakuza creator's new studio and its debut game Gang of Dragon are no more after losing funding from NetEase
Nagoshi Studio, founded by Toshihiro Nagoshi, closed in October 2026 after NetEase withdrew funding, according to reports. The Japanese government’s kanpo publication confirmed the shutdown via a shareholders’ resolution.
The studio’s first game, Gang of Dragon, required at least $44.4 million to complete, according to reports, but NetEase reportedly refused to provide the funds. No alternative investors were found, leading to the project’s cancellation.
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