Following reports of NetEase Games ceasing funding of Nagoshi Studio, the official website for the Toshihiro Nagoshi-led development studio has been taken offline. This doesn’t spell good news for Nagoshi Studio and its new Japanese action game Gang of Dragon, as the game could be on the verge of cancellation if not already. The only way to visit the website at the time of this writing is through Wayback Machine.
Originally revealed at The Game Awards 2025, Gang of Dragon is Nagoshi Studio’s first in-house game, which stars South Korean and American actor Ma Dong-seok.
The Steam page for Gang of Dragon is still live and descrives the game as follows:
An action-adventure set in Kabukicho, the iconic nightlife district of Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Shin Ji-seong — portrayed by renowned Asian actor Ma Dong-seok — is a high-ranking member of a Korean crime syndicate based in Kabukicho. As he explores the streets of Shinjuku, Shin becomes entangled in underworld conflicts and forges intense, human connections that push him to confront his own sense of purpose.
Combat unfolds from a third-person perspective, centered on Shin’s overwhelming physical power. Engage enemies through brutal hand-to-hand strikes, precise blade attacks, gunplay, and high-impact vehicle action across the city.
Forge your own path through a story where violence and human bonds intertwine.
Nagoshi Studio was founded in November 2021 as a subsidiary to NetEase Games, led by former SEGA COO and Yakuza series director Toshihiro Nagoshi. Former SEGA and Yakuza staff also joined the studio, such as producers Daisuke Sato and Kazuki Hosokawa. The studio aims to deliver high-end games with worldwide releases as their primary focus.
