Whether or not or not we’ll see a Shenmue 4 at any level within the not-too-distant future (or ever) is anybody’s guess, but it surely does look like Shenmue 3, on the very least, has some life left in it but. The long-awaited title launched in 2019 for PS4 and PC after it had regarded more and more unlikely for years that it could ever occur, just for it to fail to commercially carry out at a degree that will warrant a fast turnaround for an additional sequel.
Not too long ago, nonetheless, on the event of Shenmue 3’s fifth anniversary, it was revealed that publishing rights for the sport had handed from Deep Silver to ININ, and ININ appears to be teasing upcoming bulletins associated to the sport.
“This thrilling switch coincides with two momentous milestones: the twenty fifth anniversary of the Shenmue sequence and the fifth anniversary of Shenmue 3. We’ve got thrilling plans to rejoice these anniversaries, making certain that this beloved sequence continues to thrive and encourage. Hold an eye fixed out for upcoming bulletins as we unveil our imaginative and prescient for the subsequent section of Shenmue’s legacy,” the writer wrote in a current press launch (through Push Sq.).
ININ’s Dennis Ok. Mendel additionally wrote on LinkedIn, “Let’s guarantee that this beloved sequence continues to thrive and can proceed to encourage future generations.”
On condition that ININ has solely acquired the publishing rights for Shenmue 3 and never the rights for the complete IP, which suggests any announcement will possible be tied to the 2019 recreation itself. The likeliest situation can be the sport being introduced for Xbox or Nintendo Change. Both method, it appears like extra will likely be shared quickly, so keep tuned for extra updates.
