![]() In response to backers who have requested Steam keys for their rewards, we discussed offering the keys on the day of release. Also, Epic Games has been with us from the start of the project when we adopted Unreal Engine 4 for development, and have given us their support throughout the development process. As a publishing partner, Deep Silver has greatly contributed not only to sales and marketing, but to scaling up the game so there is more Shenmue III to begin with. Taking publishing and sales considerations into account, YSNET and Deep Silver agreed to our partnership with Epic Games Store on PC version distribution. Regarding the recently announced Epic Games Store exclusive, all of us here at YSNET, Deep Silver and Epic are taking the matter with utmost concern and would like to clarify the circumstances leading to the decision and offer backers options for moving forward.Īs noted in the updates and survey at launch, we had originally planned for PC distribution through Steam. Further details regarding results are set to be announced in YS Net's next Kickstarter update.īackers who selected the PC version of Shenmue 3 will need to select a separate option which will optionally allow them to receive a free Steam code for the game at a later date.īelow is an excerpt from YS Net's latest Kickstarter post for Shenmue 3. Those who do not like this solution will have their refund requests honoured. Having received a lot of criticism for this decision, YS Net has decided to offer their backers multiple options to address the concerns of Shenmue fans, offering backers a free Steam code one year after the game releases, in addition to their launch day Epic Games Store code. ![]() This move, understandably, annoyed backers, who were explicitly told that the game would come to them in the form of a redeemable Steam code. Gurgaon-based Lakshya Digital is working on Shenmue 3’s art.Last month, YS Net confirmed that Shenmue 3 had become an Epic Games Store timed exclusive on PC, delaying the game's Steam release until one year after the game's PS4 and Epic Games Store releases. What’s more is, the game has an Indian connection. Shenmue 3 was one of the major announcements for Sony at E3 2015 alongside Final Fantasy VII Remake. Perhaps a similar deal was struck for Shenmue 3. Metro Exodus, which was also published by Deep Silver was pulled from Steam and would reappear a year after launch. There’s no telling if it would hit Steam at a later date. ![]() 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,” reads a Kickstarter post from Shenmue 3 developer Ys Net. Development for Shenmue 3 has been moving forward using Unreal Engine and the support we have received from Epic has been excellent. “Shenmue 3 for PC will be will be an Epic Games Store exclusive. ![]() So far it’s coming to the PS4 and PC with a possible Xbox One release down the line. The Shenmue 3 release date is November 19, 2019. It was further confirmed in a Kickstarter post for the game. At the E3 2019 PC Gaming Show, publisher Deep Silver revealed that Shenmue 3 PC is exclusive to the Epic Games Store alongside a new trailer for it. Hotly anticipated action-adventure game Shenmue 3 won’t be coming to Steam.
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