Shenmue III
A bewitching time capsule that transports us to late 80s China, and to turn-of-the-century video games.
Key events
25th February 2020
14th February 2020
20th November 2019
Shenmue 3 review - a faithful follow-up to an all-time classic
19th November 2019
Shenmue 3 walkthrough and guide to the long-awaited PS4, PC sequel
10th June 2019
11th April 2019
21st August 2018
14th April 2018
28th September 2017
Shenmue 3's latest development update shows off a grandma's face
22nd August 2017
5th January 2016
Shenmue 3 PayPal backers denied Kickstarter-exclusive reward options "as originally promised"
15th July 2015
17th June 2015
Shenmue 3's third and final piece of paid DLC, The Big Merry Cruise, is out next week
Expect "various types of entertainment".
Jelly DealsSave on Shenmue 3, Yakuza Remastered Collection and Dreams
Yu Suzuki's latest is now just Ł23.
Shenmue 3's first DLC releases later this month
Endless runner.
FeatureShenmue 3: the view from Guilin
Yu Suzuki's return offers a look at life in 80s China - but how accurate is it?
Shenmue 3 Future Dream quest and reward choice explained
Where to play Pail Toss and win that football.
Shenmue 3 money making: How to make money fast by winning and exchanging tokens
How to make tokens - and in turn, money - early in the game with little effort.
Digital FoundryShenmue 3: a classic gaming experience re-interpreted by today's tech
It's a miracle that it exists at all - but does this sequel actually work?
Shenmue 3 White Lure and Diamond P location for Bai Qinghao's Capsule of Love quest explained
Where to find the rare capsule toys.
Shenmue 3 food explained: Best food to buy, how to eat food, and stamina regeneration explained
How to keep your energy levels up as you explore.
Shenmue 3 fighting tips: How the fighting system, and endurance, attack and kung fu in training work
How to better understand - and get better - in combat.
Shenmue 3 fishing explained: How to fish and unlock new fishing spots
How to take part in the optional side-activity.
Shenmue 3 Deluxe Edition DLC: How to use the Military Jacket and Burning Sandstorm
Where to find the bonus downloads.
Shenmue 3 walkthrough and guide to the long-awaited PS4, PC sequel
Our in-progress walkthrough and guide to the Guilin stage of Ryo's journey.
Digital FoundryShenmue 3: an Unreal take on a classic Dreamcast experience
The sequel that never was - seen through the lens of today's technology.
FeatureShenmue 3 does not disappoint
Stately, strange and dripping with old-school Sega style - Yu Suzuki is back.
Shenmue 3 backer demo plans revealed
UPDATE: Arriving "beginning this weekend".
Epic Games will fund the cost of Kickstarter refunds for Epic-exclusives
They're nabbing crowdfunded games... again.
Shenmue 3 dev is listening to fan "concerns" about Epic Game Store exclusivity
"We kindly ask all our fans to have some patience."
Clarification amid backlash: Shenmue 3 will come to Steam
But it could be a year's wait.
Shenmue 3 delayed to November
For "a little more refinement".
Shenmue 3 confirms the return of forklifts
Uplifting news.
Shenmue 3 dev declares $7.1m crowdfunding total
Ryo speedwagon.
PodcastDoes Shenmue stand the test of time?
It's The Eurogamer Podcast!
Shenmue 3 finally gets a release date
Plus an all-new look at Yu Suzuki's return.
In shocking news, Shenmue 3 won't release this year
Would Yu believe it.
Sega confirms Shenmue remasters are finally happening
Both games arriving in a single package later this year.
Our latest look at Shenmue 3 shows it's on the right track
Ryo speedwagon.
Retro-bit's Sega deal has us fantasising about a Dreamcast mini
Or a Saturn mini, or even a Mega Drive mini.
Shenmue 3's latest development update shows off a grandma's face
That's a bit better.
Shenmue 3 reveals new in-engine footage in Gamescom trailer
Doesn't look very Ryo-listic.
Shenmue 3 now has a publisher
Pieces of silver.
Don't expect to see Shenmue 3 any time soon
Ys Net's crowdfunded sequel to skip E3.
Shenmue 3 gets new screenshots, looks good
PC pre-orders now open too.
We're not getting Shenmue Remastered anytime soon, but this will do for now
The day the snow turned to rain.
Sega explains why Shenmue remakes haven't happened yet
"We haven't given it a green light, but it has our full attention."
Shenmue 3 is already looking pretty awesome
New screens and new gameplay revealed at Monaco conference.
Shenmue 3 PayPal backers denied Kickstarter-exclusive reward options "as originally promised"
Despite community voting in favour of them.
Yu Suzuki offers a new look at Shenmue 3
Story will take in chapters 5 'past 6' of original 11 chapter story.
Feature"I could do with a bit more money!": Yu Suzuki on the return of Shenmue
And how Shenmue 3 won't be the final chapter in Ryo's tale.
Shenmue fan recreates the Hazuki Residence in Unreal Engine 4
Yu Suzuki approved.
Shenmue 3 breaks Kickstarter funding record
Campaign nears $6m with 12 hours to go.
There's a new Shenmue 3 trailer starring Ryo and Shenhua
As Kickstarter campaign nears $5m.
VideoVideo: Can Shenmue 3 live up to its legend?
Do you know a place where sailors hang out?
Brothers pledge $20K towards Shenmue 3 to spotlight underprivileged Chinese school
"We feel that this pledge will lead to more exposure."
Shenmue's english language voice actor reprises his role as Ryo
Will leave you a voice message for $1K.
Yu Suzuki wants $10 million to make a truly open world Shenmue 3
And Shu Yoshida details Sony's involvement with the game.
FeatureShenmue 3 returns, but has it already been left behind?
When the snow turns to rain.
Shenmue 3 sets Guinness World Record for quickest video game crowdfunding
Reached $1m in 102 minutes.
Troll creates fake Shenmue 3 Indiegogo campaign
UPDATE: Pulled. Well done everyone.
Kickstarter campaign launches for Shenmue 3
UPDATE: Sony confirms its role in helping bring Yu Suzuki's project to life.
FeatureThe E3 Bulletin: Tuesday
Everything that would never happen, happened.