Toshihiro Nagoshi is the creator of Yakuza and Like A Dragon, who stepped away from RGG Studio to create his own development company in 2021. Nagoshi Studio presented its first work during The Game Awards 2025 as Gang of Dragon, an action-adventure game set in the dangerous underworld of Japan.
The trailer revealed the main protagonist, Shin Ji-seong, facing many criminals in Kabukicho, the nightlife district in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The game’s overall design and setting are familiar enough to interest Yakuza fans, but with new ways to fight as the protagonist. Being a highly ranked member of a Korean crime syndicate compelled Shin to utilize not only his physical strength but also weapons, such as swords and firearms. He’ll even drive around in cars for intense chases.
Toshihiro Nagoshi confirmed the in-game story will be dramatic and character-driven as Shin searches for his sense of purpose in the criminal world of Kabukicho. The trailer only showed fractions of Shin’s massive development, which will include secrets and betrayals. More updates for the game will be revealed later, including its release date.
“I’m both relieved and deeply focused as we finally reach the day to unveil GANG OF DRAGON. This project depicts, with unwavering honesty, the lives of outlaws who inhabit the real streets of Kabukicho. Through gameplay, my team and I are committed to delivering a powerful new human drama born from this world. What is shown in this teaser represents only a small part of what G.O.D. truly has in store, and we look forward to sharing much more with you in the future.”
