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A new trailer for Shenmue III has dropped during the E3 PC Gaming Show. The trailer showcases some story scenes and new characters in all their goofy Dreamcast-era glory.

Also, confirmed via a Kickstarter update - Shenmue III is now exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC. This exclusivity was apparently chosen as Epic have been an important partner in the development of Shenmue III in helping with supporting development via the Unreal Engine.

PC Version Epic Games Store Exclusive!

We are happy to announce that Shenmue III for PC will be will be an Epic Games Storeexclusive. Development for Shenmue III has been moving forward using Unreal Engine and the support we have received from Epic has been excellent. But most importantly, in looking for the most enjoyable experience on PC, it was decided together with Deep Silver after much discussion that the Epic Games Store would be the best distribution platform option.

This change in distribution platform makes it unclear what options will be given to those that backed the campaign for a Steam digital/physical copy, but the new exclusivity deal likely means a Steam version is off the cards for now. Perhaps the deal is time limited but we'll have to wait for Deep Silver, the publisher, to clarify.

The Kickstarter update (link below) is currently being bombarded with comments from angry backers who are either demanding a Steam key or a complete refund. It's going to be interesting to see how Deep Silver and Ys Net handle this PR nightmare.

It has been and continues to be a bumpy ride for Shenmue fans but at least the game is nearing completion and is due to release on both PS4 and PC (via EGS) on 19th November 2019.

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[T-hug]

I think they've done a great job of making it look the same as how I remember 1 and 2, but still modern.

As for the Epic store exclusivity, couldn't care less, least it's on PC at all. I find it hilarious people crying over which launcher to launch what will be the same game either way.

 

[NumberXIIIEdwin]

Steam page is still up, let’s see how long that lasts LOL

 

[H1B1Esquire]

it is pretty funny to see PC suffering from exclusivity right around the same time that consoles seem to be seeing less.

Riiiiiight?!?
Trust, it's way above the consumer. There are things going on that will redefine history.

 

[Deleted User]

Before I begin, I have no intent on playing Shenmue. Tried the old ones and just couldn't get into it. And now the main event:

Wow.
WOW.

Just..... what the in the actual fuck were they thinking? That's absolutely DISGUSTING!

First they refuse to make the game for years.
THEN they say that YOU have to fund the game if you want it.
And THEN they say "Nah thanks steam, where we said it was going. It's now going to the most hated online store."

Someone's getting off to this shit. I'm stunned. I'm fucking stunned! I feel genuinely sorry for the people who paid to have this game made only to get bait and switched. And it wouldn't surprise me if each and every one of those people who are pissed off refund the game, then pirate the ever living FUCK out of it.

Keep pulling this shit, and people aren't going to give a damn if your company is going to go over due to rampant piracy, because the higher ups are sowing this themselves just to line their own pockets with cash!

I would be just as fucking pissed off if the same thing happened with a Skies of Arcadia remake or sequel. infact, I'm starting to hope this never occurs, so my favorite doesn't get the Epic shitsmear on it's face.

Fuck off Epic, you greedy CUNTS!

 

[Bladexdsl]

and this is WHY WE PIRATE!

 

[shaunj66]

Looks like backers that chose a PC physical copy will get a case with an EGS digital code inside:

PC Physical copies will come with a code for the Epic Games Store

— Deep Silver (@deepsilver) June 10, 2019

 

[the_randomizer]

Epic Game Store can shove a cactus up its tailpipe. Bullshit.


Wake me up when those losers can program a shopping cart on EGS

 

[sarkwalvein]

Before I begin, I have no intent on playing Shenmue. Tried the old ones and just couldn't get into it. And now the main event:

Wow.
WOW.

Just..... what the in the actual fuck were they thinking? That's absolutely DISGUSTING!

First they refuse to make the game for years.
THEN they say that YOU have to fund the game if you want it.
And THEN they say "Nah thanks steam, where we said it was going. It's now going to the most hated online store."

Someone's getting off to this shit. I'm stunned. I'm fucking stunned! I feel genuinely sorry for the people who paid to have this game maid only to get bait and switched. And it wouldn't surprise me if each and every one of those people who are pissed off refund the game, then pirate the ever living FUCK out of it.

Keep pulling this shit, and people aren't going to give a damn if your company is going to go over due to rampant piracy, because the higher ups are sowing this themselves just to line their own pockets with cash!

I would be just as fucking pissed off if the same thing happened with a Skies of Arcadia remake or sequel. infact, I'm starting to hope this never occurs, so my favorite doesn't get the Epic shitsmear on it's face.

Fuck off Epic, you greedy CUNTS!

Not sure who's the game maid, but you sure you can pay to have her?

 

[H1B1Esquire]

Someone's getting off to this shit. I'm stunned. I'm fucking stunned! I feel genuinely sorry for the people who paid to have this game maid only to get bait and switched.

Yeah, it happens and I wish it wouldn't but if Will Smith is floating around, let me get $200M+ to life a whole lot of shit.

because the higher ups are sowing this themselves just to line their own pockets with cash!

??Yes??


The thing we need to always remember:
if you can, than you need to, lest a person unqualified does what you knew would fail.

 

[Deleted User]

Looks like backers that chose a PC physical copy will get a case with an EGS digital code inside:

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Not sure who's the game maid, but you sure you can pay to have her?

I can, but only if she's not Epic store exclusive!

 

[Godofcheese]

That's one way to take a huge dump on your backers.

 

[Deleted User]

God damn it.

Personally, I don't care where PC games are and aren't available, it doesn't make a single difference to me. But clearly I'm in the minority. This move just killed Shenmue. It probably wasn't gonna sell a whole lot to begin with and now it definitely won't. There will not be a Shenmue 4 because of this, at least one without another crowdfunding campaign.

Regardless, trailer was actually pretty good for once, but as always those faces need work it's downright embarrassing.

 

[KingVamp]

It would have still been messed up, but they could have at least let the backers get their Steam keys.

 

[H1B1Esquire]

But clearly I'm in the minority. This move just killed Shenmue. It probably wasn't gonna sell a whole lot to begin with and now it definitely won't. There will not be a Shenmue 4 because of this

Yes; historically, the smart lie about finances (+-).
Expect Shenmue V on the PSV(5)s'/XB1SCs' lifespan.

 

[DANTENDO]

Regardless, trailer was actually pretty good for once, but as always those faces need work it's downright embarrassing.

What's the big deal with ther face looking pretty they gonna get beaten up anyway

 

[Deleted User]

What's the big deal with ther face looking pretty they gonna get beaten up anyway

For a game thats gonna have hours and hours of dialog and cutscenes with lots of close up shots on the faces, they need to look better and be animated better.

 

[notimp]

Great, now I have to maybe pirate it after backing it for 400 USD. Thanks Yu! Thanks Deep Silver!

 

[H1B1Esquire]

For a game thats gonna have hours and hours of dialog and cutscenes with lots of close up shots on the faces, they need to look better and be animated better.

Wish granted in the form of DLXC, the new form of Downland-able content in the "future".

 

[Bladexdsl]

this is why you never back anything on kickstarter today...EVER

 

[KingVamp]

This move just killed Shenmue. It probably wasn't gonna sell a whole lot to begin with and now it definitely won't. There will not be a Shenmue 4 because of this, at least one without another crowdfunding campaign.

Maybe Epic will back them again, but people aren't going to pay for another crowdfunding campaign for this series again, when they been burned already. At least not anytime soon and not as long as it is an Epic exclusive.