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3 months after revealing his debut project at The Game Awards, Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi loses NetEase funding for his studio
- Latest development: NetEase ends funding for Nagoshi Studio in May, per Bloomberg via GamesIndustry.
- The studio was founded by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi in 2021 and is working on Gang of Dragon.
- NetEase could allow continued development but may require buying out assets or the brand.
- Gang of Dragon’s funding needs were cited as at least $44.4 million more to reach completion.
- Nagoshi Studio is based in Japan and has faced broader funding reviews by NetEase in recent months.
- The Game Awards 2025 showcased a CGI reveal for Gang of Dragon before funding ended.
- Nagoshi Studio had signaled ambitions to surpass previous Yakuza titles with its first game.
- The Bloomberg report notes NetEase has terminated funding for several studios in recent months.
- The article notes ongoing attempts to secure a sustainable path forward for Nagoshi Studio.
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