According to a recent Bloomberg article, NetEase has told Nagoshi Studio that it will stop funding its upcoming game GANG OF DRAGON in May. This likely means the game is currently at risk of cancellation. The company reportedly said it will “cut off funding” to the studio due to the increasing development costs and overhead required to complete the game, as well as the fact that the studio has yet to ship a title. The report claims NetEase discovered that the game would require an additional $44.4 million to be completed, which prompted the company to cut ties with the studio. However, the report’s sources also claim that the studio intends to look for funding elsewhere and that NetEase has allowed the studio to continue development on the title while it seeks funding.
However, NetEase will only give up the license for the game if the studio can “pay its way out.” Nagoshi Studio, founded by Toshihiro Nagoshi, the creator of the Yakuza franchise, was established on November 1, 2021. GANG OF DRAGON was revealed at The Game Awards in December 2025 and is currently slated for release on PC via Steam, with additional details and platforms yet to be announced.
The game’s details:
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.
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The trailer showcases a short cinematic introduction.
Revealed in a recent interview.