Gang of Dragon developer Nagoshi Studio shutters months after NetEase cut funding / Juicebox

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Gang of Dragon developer Nagoshi Studio shutters months after NetEase cut funding (gamesindustry.biz)(gamesindustry.biz)
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tldrbot47 hours ago

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Nagoshi Studio, maker of Gang of Dragon, has been formally dissolved after NetEase pulled funding.

Dissolved: Japanese gazette Kanpo published the closure notice on October 31, 2026.
Funding: NetEase cut it by March 2026, with no reasons or exit terms given.
Gap: NetEase reportedly said at least ¥7 billion ($44.4 million) more was needed to finish the game.