What Nagoshi Studio's Closure Means for Gang of Dragon Fans
For players, it means Gang of Dragon is officially dead, and Nagoshi's next project remains uncertain. For the industry, it highlights the risks of big-budget game development and shifting publisher p…
For players, it means Gang of Dragon is officially dead, and Nagoshi's next project remains uncertain. For the industry, it highlights the risks of big-budget game development and shifting publisher p…
Key points - Nagoshi Studio was officially dissolved on October 31 via shareholder resolution. - The studio was working on Gang of Dragon, which had a trailer at The Game Awards last year. - NetEase reportedly pulled funding for the project in March. - Nagoshi sought $44 million to finish the game, per Bloomberg. - Since Nagoshi left, RGG Studio has released five Yakuza/Like a Dragon games.
Timeline - Last year: Gang of Dragon trailer shown at The Game Awards. - March: Reports say NetEase pulled funding; Nagoshi sought $44 million. - April: Official Gang of Dragon YouTube channel went down briefly. - May: Game's website was taken down.
FAQ
Q: Did Gang of Dragon ever come out? A: No, the game was never released. Nagoshi Studio was shut down before it could finish development.
Q: Why did NetEase shut down Nagoshi Studio? A: Exact reasons haven't been revealed, but NetEase reportedly pulled funding after Nagoshi sought an additional $44 million to complete the game.
Q: What is Toshihiro Nagoshi doing now? A: It's unclear. Nagoshi has not announced his next move following the studio's dissolution.
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