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Yakuza Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi Unveils Gang of Dragon at The Game Awards

Presented as in-engine, the debut signals Nagoshi Studio’s first NetEase-backed title without a release date.

Overview

  • Gang of Dragon was announced during The Game Awards 2025 as the first project from Nagoshi Studio.
  • Nagoshi founded the studio in 2022 after leaving Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, with funding from NetEase.
  • The reveal trailer was described by showrunner Geoff Keighley as running entirely in-engine in real time.
  • Coverage notes the game’s tone and visuals closely evoke Yakuza, including urban nightlife settings and brutal set pieces.
  • The footage appears to feature actor Don Lee in a leading role, and no platforms or release window were disclosed, though the project is described as deep in development.