Shenmue 3 will take us to Ryo Hazuki who traveled to the China in search of the man that killed his father. Shenmue 3 will be the conclusion to the story originally began back in 1999 with Shenmue.
Some consolation in the delay is that SEGA recently announced that it would finally release the long-requested Shenmue I and II HD on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in 2018. Play as Ryo Hazuki, an 18-year-old Japanese martial artist hell-bent on avenging his father’s death. The publisher Deep Silver has teamed up with developer YS Net to organise a worldwide release for the game on PC and PS4. Originally slated to be released at the end of 2017, Suzuki announced in June of that year that Shenmue III would be delayed into the second half of 2018. We cannot thank you enough for your enduring support.” We promise to use this time to improve the quality of Shenmue III. Journey deep into rural China as you take on the role of Ryo Hazuki, a Japanese teenager hellbent on finding his fathers killer. After much discussion with our partners, Deep Silver, we have concluded that extending the release will allow us to deliver Shenmue III at its best.
“To all of our backers, we are very sorry for the delay.
Series creator Yu Suzuki also had a message for the backers apologizing for another delay and thanking them for their support. A firm launch date has yet to be confirmed for PS4 and PC.Via the Kickstarter. Any backers of the Kickstarter for Shenmue 3 still waiting for the survey to be emailed I'm getting a tiny bit worried. Release date : Novem: Customer Reviews: 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,220 ratings. The extra time will be used to polish the quality of the game even further, to the high standards it deserves and release the product in the best possible timeframe. ” The Shenmue 3 release date was originally planned for the second half of 2018, but has now been delayed until 2019. Release Dates Shenmue I & II PS4 Release Date Revealed. “Deep Silver today announce that their upcoming release Shenmue III has been moved and will now release in 2019.
In a Kickstarter update today, Ys Net announced the delay via Deep Silver:
Martial Arts Action – Put your training and upgraded skills to the test via intense free battles and intense Quick Time Events.Breathing, Living World – Explore inside and outside buildings, take on part-time jobs, play arcade games, and interact with local inhabitants of beautiful Chinese locales. Shenmue fans have been waiting for Shenmue III for quite some time, with the original games stemming from the SEGA Dreamcast era, a very different time for the console market.Epic Adventure – Immerse yourself in the stunning and magical world of Shenmue.
Ryo’s adventure leads him to towns and mountain villages where he can further his training, try his hand at gambling, play arcade games, and work part-time jobs while investigating those who know truth behind the Phoenix Mirror. His journey takes him to an immersive representation of rural China, brimming with activity and surrounded by beautiful landscapes. In this third instalment of the epic Shenmue series, Ryo seeks to solve the mystery behind the Phoenix Mirror, an artefact sought after by his father’s killer. Play as Ryo Hazuki, an 18-year-old Japanese martial artist hell-bent on avenging his father’s death. Though no official confirmation has been made by SEGA, the release date for Shenmue I & II appears to now be set in stone.