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Nagoshi Studio closure and leadership changes

Overview

Nagoshi Studio, founded by Toshihiro Nagoshi and established as a subsidiary of NetEase Games in 2022, has reportedly ceased operations following the withdrawal of funding. Reports indicate that NetEase halted support for the studio’s upcoming project, ‘Gang of Dragon’, in March 2026. Following this, the studio’s official website and YouTube channel were removed from the internet.

While journalist Andy Robinson reported that the studio has “effectively vanished” and that Nagoshi has been seeking employment elsewhere, corporate registry records show the company still exists. However, there has been a significant leadership shift: Toshihiro Nagoshi and previous directors have stepped down, leaving Minoru Morinaga as the sole director. The previous structure of the board of directors and auditors has been abolished.

Entities

Toshihiro Nagoshi · Nagoshi Studio · NetEase Games · Andy Robinson · Gang of Dragon

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nagoshi Studio leadership changes amid rumors of closure

    Reports suggest Nagoshi Studio may have closed following the departure of founder Toshihiro Nagoshi from the board, though corporate registries show the company still exists under new leadership.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nagoshi Studio reportedly shuts down after funding withdrawal

    Nagoshi Studio, led by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, has reportedly shut down after publisher NetEase withdrew funding for the project Gang of Dragon.

Sources

gamebusiness.jp · gamefa.com · gameriv.com · gamespark.jp · news4vip.livedoor.biz