Shenmue III Arrives On PlayStation 4 and PC

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 19, 2019

News: The third iteration in the Shenmue franchise has finally arrived ending an almost two-decade wait for fans.

The day Shenmue fans have waited for has finally arrived with the release of Shenmue III. Earlier today Deep Silver and YS Net launched this highly anticipated title for the PlayStation 4 and PC. Created by game designer Yu Suzuki, the road to launching Shenmue III has been a long one. Eighteen years and one record-setting Kickstarter later, the third chapter in this fan-favorite series makes its debut on store shelves starting today. Shenmue III for the PlayStation 4 has an MSRP of $59.99, digital or retail. Shenmue III is available as a PC digital-only download on the Epic Games Store for $49.99.

Shenmue III sees the continuation of the beloved epic saga which won fans over with its distinct storytelling and immersive atmosphere. In Shenmue III, players will aide martial artist Ryo Hazuki as he investigates his father's murder.

The next chapter of Ryo’s adventure will lead him through an open world as he searches for clues, examines objects and gathers information from the people he meets, taking players further into enemy territory, deeper into mystery, and even closer to their destiny.

“Thank you so much for your enduring support these 18 years since Shenmue II… I hope from the bottom of my heart that Shenmue III becomes special for you, truly I thank you!” – Yu Suzuki, Creator of Shenmue.

Some of the key features in Shenmue III include the following:

Epic Adventure – Immerse yourself in the stunning and magical world of Shenmue.

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.

Martial Arts Action – Put your training and upgraded skills to the test via intense free battles and Quick Time Events.

Solve the Mystery – Converse with a colorful and diverse cast of characters and follow leads from those who hold the answers to the mysterious Phoenix Mirror.

Check out the launch trailer below and tell us what you think. Will you be picking up Shenmue III?