Nagoshi Studio has released its New Year’s message for 2026, with studio head Toshihiro Nagoshi offering a brief status update on GANG OF DRAGON and reflecting on the project’s direction as development continues.
Nagoshi Studio has published its New Year’s message for 2026, with studio representative Toshihiro Nagoshi reflecting on the past year and the studio’s ongoing work on GANG OF DRAGON.
In the message, Nagoshi confirmed that GANG OF DRAGON remains in active development and described it as a project focused on human drama, centered on outcasts living in the real-world district of Kabukicho. He noted that the game’s setting, world design, and gameplay systems are being built from the ground up as development continues.
Nagoshi also acknowledged the response following the game’s unveiling, crediting fan support from around the world as motivation for the team as it moves forward.
“Our team remains fully committed to creating a work that we can confidently deliver to players around the world,” Nagoshi said.
The message closes with Nagoshi expressing his hope that 2026 will be a fulfilling year for players and their time with games.
Editor’s Take
This message reads less like a tease and more like a statement of intent. Nagoshi continues to frame GANG OF DRAGON as a grounded, character-driven project, which aligns with his post-SEGA direction and suggests the studio is prioritizing identity and tone over rapid reveals.
