Nagoshi Studio, from the creator of the Yakuza series, officially shuts down

It’s unclear what will happen to the studio’s work on Gang of Dragon.

By Jackson Chen Nov. 2, 2026 11:03 am EST Nagoshi Studio Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Less than a year after the announcement of its first game Gang of Dragon, Nagoshi Studio has officially closed its doors. The studio, which was founded by Toshihiro Nagoshi of Yakuza franchise fame, announced its conclusion in the Japan government's official gazette Kanpo, stating the company was dissolved on October 31 during a shareholders meeting.