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Nagoshi Studio Finally Closed

Nagoshi Studio, founded by Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, has closed down. Prior to this, media reports had suggested that NetEase Games was planning to stop funding the studio.

Marcel Kleffmann
Marcel Kleffmann
November 02, 2026 – 1 min read

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Nagoshi Studio Finally Closed
This team photo was taken in January 2022 at the launch of Nagoshi Studio. Toshihiro Nagoshi can be seen in the bottom row, second from the right © Daisuke_Komori (NetEase)

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