It appears that the highly anticipated Shenmue 3 may be exclusive to the Epic Games Store. Ys Net has released the E3 2019 trailer for this game and as we can see at the end, the game will be coming out on PS4 and the Epic Games Store.
For what it’s worth, the Steam page for Shenmue 3 is still live but we don’t know whether Epic Games has purchased this game during the E3 2019 event. In other words, this could be another “Metro Exodus” situation.
Let’s not forget that a) the game uses Unreal Engine 4 and b) it is being published by Deep Silver. Therefore, the chance of this turning into an Epic Games Store exclusive is quite high.
Shenmue 3 sees the eagerly anticipated continuation of the epic story-driven saga in which players take control of Ryo Hazuki, a teenage martial artist, determined to unravel the mystery behind his father’s murder and to exact revenge on the killer.
Players will explore a vibrant, colourful open world, meet intriguing characters and endeavour on a cinematic adventure which will take you further into enemy territory and deeper into the mystery of the Phoenix Mirror.
The game is powered by Unreal Engine 4 and is currently scheduled for a November 19th release!
UPDATE:
Ys Net and Deep Silver have issued an official statement, confirming the Epic Games Store exclusivity. Do note that this is said to be an exclusive and not timed-exclusive, meaning that it will not release on other stores.
“We are happy to announce that Shenmue III for PC will be will be an Epic Games Store exclusive. 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. “
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The last 12 persons planning to buy it is lost.
Sigh… Ok waiting for “multistore” release. https://media2.giphy.com/media/MZmbGf6VTgOL6/giphy.gif
Makes sense frankly, especially since they are using UE4.
Everyone that says it’s just a few in the vocal minority that are b*tching about the Epic Game Store go look in those comments on the Kickstarter.
another one?
Well it is the Epic Sto- I mean PC Gamer Show.
I will “buy” it from The Pirate Bay, then.
hahaha, good one. day 1 skidrow for me.
He’s right though. The more people who actually PAY for their games, the more incentive they have to bring their games to PC. And, the more incentive they have to not make them basic console ports.
Pirates are the worst thing about PC gaming.
?
Shut it, Kim Sweeney!
Begone PEST !!!
PEST – Pathetic Epic Shilling Tw@
Lol…That’s a good one..
i pirated all my Denuvo protected crap i wanted to play at day one and brought them when loosers released removal patches. i see nothing wrong here
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/6451cde24d99abdc664c72bb459dc53dbdcc76aa46435e1e19ea6b8c95f90c1a.png
Piracy on PC is the reason why the PC master race won’t be subjugated by the evil corporation syndicates.
THEY scam their paying customers, and you call MOI filth? That’s precious.
It is more than likely that ye too, were once a swashbuckling pirate.
We all had our reasons. Sometimes we have a hearty gulp of rum, dust the ‘ole eye patch and step into the soggy boots again.
We don’t like being told what to do or to whom we should give our mooneys. Might save it in our troves or well, do some looting for the fun of it and for the benefit of reminding whoes in charge of this brothel they like to call games industry.
Honestly i don’t fund kickstarter games but this sort of thing is going to kill kickstarter for good.
As someone who fund them if i’d knew they would not have got a cent out of me
Epic – the way its meant to be played !
So edgy…….. Did you cut your fingers while typing that?
His keyboard by Fisher Price is pretty safe
Bub you beat me… I can’t top that.
Yep I know what im going to do since this a epic exclusive
I knew this was going to happen, but I hoped it would not.
SHUT UP….
Begone PEST !!!
I feel sorry for everyone who supported this on Kickstarter. Still game looks like garbage!
Buy Yakuza instead, at least Sega doesn’t commit Fraud! LOL!
“we are happy to announce”
Yeah, you are happy to announce that you’re in for the money, we know…
Just like Phoenix Point they don’t need the “filthy backers’ money” anymore. GG, don’t trust any crowdfunded game anymore.
LOL mind as well GO F yourselfs, they release shenmue remastered on steam and then do this LOL bye I m glad I waited and didnt buy it on steam.
Just cause it’s Epic store doesnt mean it’s s**t. It’s a good game series.
LOL. I wonder when people will stop getting mad a Epic and realize why this is happening. Hint: It’s due to steam not even attempting to be being competitive.
Based, loving the epic store so far
Could anyone translate this comment from “sh*& for brains”, to english please?
“We are happy to announce that Shenmue III for PC will be will be an Epic Games Store exclusive.”
I’m happy to announce, that it isn’t. As many others in the comments have already showcased, it will be available elsewhere. The fact you are “happy” to have made this deal, will make me “happy” to get it elsewhere.
lol if it was on steam only it would still be available elsewhere you deluded fanboy to a game distribution platform.
/yawn
Guess that Kickstarter and Sony money didn’t go far enough.
That’s what I was thinking didn’t he come out on an E3 stage with hat in hand?
Thanks Epic !
People like what they like, except when it’s Epic Games. Why? Because the launcher is trash. The features are trash. Tim Sweeney is trash. And they do business with pedophiles. I love watching people trolling on here for Epic Games. No one, NO ONE likes them. They have done zero to warranty anyone supporting them. The only people I could see possibly see happy with them are people who put clothes pins on their nipples, and hook car batteries up to their nuts.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/posts/2532170 It’s true indeed, what a bunch of bastards
for 4 years a steam version was never advertised.
So all the backers in the replies just had a massive stroke 4 years ago? Seems kind of strange tbh, I haven’t backed it and I remember pretty well that they advertised it for Steam.
They advertised it for steam and a few month ago because i gave enough to get the game, i got mail to chose my platform and there was steam there!!! And im not blind or senile
backers funded for a pc version. not all backers read this.
you could be thinking windows store, another could be thinking Steam, and another could be thinking Origin.
Actually……….. It has been changed but there are screens, one of the rewards was a PHYSICAL STEAM PC DISK. I don’t think it is photo shop either. And there are receipts people are posting that says Steam Version. So unless they are pulling some men in black sh*t. I think people have a point.
i’m actually cool with Epic game store. the interesting thing was no steam partnership was actually set in stone. the only thing set in stone was the partnership with sony.
it is worth noting “PC keys” was specifically mentioned. never steam keys.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/
the partnership with Epic was because Steam never purposed a deal.
Steam was never advertised to begin with.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/
their lawsuits and complaints are rejected. a “PC copy” was only advertised.
Explain the fact that there is a store page on steam for Shenmue 3 since as far back as mid last year? It sure as hell seemed to have been advertised to me
F*CKN GOOD!
The more epic store exclusive the better. That teaches that fat f*ck cookie Gabe N, to use developers. Awesome keep em comming. The dominance at Valve have finaly come to en end! Oh btw, flame on you Valve as* lickers 😉
The dominance at Valve have finally come to en end!
Meanwhile,
MCC, Doom Eternal, Dying Light 2, Cyberpunk, and many other titles keep coming to steam.
Oh no, they are so done.
Woke up, you moron.
Cyberpunk 2077 is on the Epic Games Store.
Yeah, epic will get momentum in the same day half life 3 will be released.
lmao, poor kid…
https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/shenmue-3/home
First Denuvo because of Deep Silver.
Now this.
I never had any interest in this game (really, I haven’t played the other two either, not interested in playing the third one at all), but I’m pretty sure this is going to piss people off again.
Edit: Twitter confirms: Physical copies also come with EGS codes. https://twitter.com/deepsilver/status/1138157721000271872
https://store.steampowered.com/app/878670/Shenmue_III/
Why is it on steam?
Shenmue Free
#EpicFail
I’ve been lucky so far as Idon’t really care for the exclusives they’ve announced or for the games that have already established exclusivity to EGS with the only exception being Journey. As much as I want to play it, they just can’t force me into doing something I don’t want to.
Just cause it’s Epic store doesnt mean it’s sh*t. It’s a good game series.
I backed it ffs, how i get my money back?!?!
I gave enough to own the game on release but i dont want this on these terms…wait i also got a ps4…now i have to chose between 2 evils lol
Well it is the Epic Store Show
Deep Silver:”we happy to announced that we betray steam user once again and Will continue to happen in foreseable future…”
Da faq is this 2009?
And wtf is there s kid that high up on that ladder …. .
+ there is a lot of QTE in this game Image if you f up and you failed to save a kid .. . She will die… Like wtf game game designers ……
Backers got back stabbed.