Nagoshi Studio, the brainchild of Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, is reportedly on the brink of closure as publisher NetEase pulls funding for its highly anticipated title, Gang of Dragon. Just three months after its announcement at The Game Awards, the studio has been informed that it will lose financial backing due to a significant funding gap of approximately 7 billion ($44.4 million) needed to complete the project. The news has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, especially considering the star power behind Gang of Dragon, featuring South Korean-American actor Ma Dong-seok, known for his roles in Train to Busan and Marvels Eternals.