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Evidence suggests Nagoshi Studio’s PS5 title Gang of Dragon is cancelled after NetEase pulled funding, with the studio’s online presence erased and leadership no longer publicly affiliated; official confirmation has not been released.
Nagoshi Studios, the outfit founded by Toshihiro Nagoshi and Daisuke Sato after leaving Yakuza developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, appears to be nearing its end after NetEase reportedly pulled funding for its debut game Gang of Dragon; with the studio's website inactive, offices listed as permanently closed, and Sato now identifying as ex-Nagoshi Studio, the future of the project remains uncertain, and Kotaku has sought comment from both NetEase and Nagoshi Studios.
NetEase says it has a zero-tolerance policy on cheats in Marvel Rivals and has named, shamed and banned nearly 500 players after a weekend update, partially sharing names, user IDs and ranks from Bronze to Celestial. The cheats were detected by Marvel Rivals’ automated penalty system, and penalties include permanent bans and potential device or IP bans. Players who believe they were unjustly penalised can appeal through official channels as NetEase aims to keep fair play in the Chronoverse.
NetEase permanently banned about 488 Marvel Rivals players after investigating unauthorized third‑party cheats, clarifying that the anti‑cheat cannot be disabled by launch parameters. The ban list shows the largest chunk of offenders were Bronze players, with a small number reaching top ranks; repeat offenders may face IP and hardware bans as punishment. The crackdown underscores a zero‑tolerance approach to cheating in PvP play.
Blizzard says China-only events and cosmetics in Overwatch stem from Blizzard’s publishing arrangement with NetEase, with China receiving perks like 10 free Mythic Skins during the 10th-anniversary celebration while other regions get recolored launch skins via loot boxes. The company acknowledges the market-specific approach and notes they aim to balance future events, though backlash over perceived preferential treatment led to some adjustments to anniversary content in other territories.
Gang of Dragon, the PS5 game from Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, faces an uncertain future after NetEase pulled funding and Nagoshi Studio’s YouTube channel vanished; Bloomberg previously reported roughly ¥7 billion more was needed to finish development, and with funding unclear, a release remains far from guaranteed.
Gang of Dragon’s development by Nagoshi Studio appears to be in jeopardy after the studio deleted its YouTube channel, with Bloomberg reporting NetEase has pulled funding for the roughly $44 million project and current funding is set to run out in May, leaving the game in limbo as there’s no official comment from the developers yet.
Bloomberg reports NetEase will stop funding Nagoshi Studio in May after the studio reportedly needed about $44.4 million to finish Gang of Dragon, threatening the studio and its debut game. Nagoshi Studio is seeking new sponsors but has yet to secure any, and could continue but would have to pay NetEase to retain branding/assets. The project has been showcased at The Game Awards 2025, and NetEase’s move follows the 2024 shutdown of Ouka Studio.
NetEase will stop funding Nagoshi Studio in May, risking the completion of Gang of Dragon as the Tokyo-based studio searches for new sponsorship or a rights deal after Bloomberg reported potential closure and licensing talks.
NetEase plans to pull funding from Nagoshi Studio's PS5 game Gang of Dragon, a Yakuza-inspired title, after a strategic shift; employees were informed that funds will stop in May. The project reportedly needs about ¥7 billion ($44 million) to finish, and while NetEase isn’t opposed to independent development, the publisher would require repayment for work already completed. A new publisher could potentially salvage the project, but the odds look uncertain unless someone steps in.
Anchor Point Studios, launched by NetEase, is transitioning to operate as an independent studio, led by Paul Ehreth with offices in Barcelona and Seattle, and is seeking investors and partners to advance its action-adventure projects; the move follows NetEase’s broader pattern of spinning out Western studios, as the company reports 2025 gaming revenue growth.
Marvel Rivals is planning to curb “lord farmers” by adding a combat-behavior detection system that can issue warnings, short-term suspensions, and permanent bans to players who AFK-farm stats to boost hero proficiency, a problem tied to the game’s cosmetic-reward system; NetEase has moved quickly to address feedback, and the player community has largely welcomed tougher enforcement as a remedy for disrupted matches and unfair pacing on regional servers as Deadpool’s release boosted activity.
Deadpool is joining NetEase’s online shooter Marvel Rivals, arriving Feb. 16 with a versatile kit that can switch him between tank, DPS, and healer and even pull a comic-book moment mid‑match. The Season 6 update, Night at the Museum, starts Jan. 16, adding more content and fixes as Deadpool’s unpredictable gameplay looms on the horizon. The piece notes Marvel Rivals’ growth and a prior round of layoffs at NetEase, underscoring Deadpool as a standout, much-anticipated addition to the roster.
NetEase’s Marvel Rivals adds Deadpool as the newest hero who can switch mid‑match between three archetypes—Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist—while featuring a unique progression system that levels up abilities and charges the ultimate via a stylish, combat-focused mechanic. He arrives with the game’s next season on January 16, and his versatile kit could shake Rivals’ current meta.
The development of a new Warhammer MMO by Jackalyptic Games, led by veteran MMO developer Jack Emmert, has been canceled after NetEase ended its partnership, leaving the project in limbo and marking a setback for Warhammer online gaming.