Since the arrival of Shenmue III in 2019, many Xbox fans have been wondering if the third game will ever make its way across to Microsoft's console platforms. While it might seem like the ship has sailed since then, there are now renewed hopes.
It all stems from an announcement by publisher ININ Games recently - revealing last week how it would be collaborating with developer Ys Net once more, as it's now "officially acquired the publishing rights to Shenmue III" and would have "some news to share about this soon".
"Alright, let's make a proper announcement about this, shall we? We are thrilled to announce that we will be once more collaborating with Ys Net in the future, as we have now officially acquired the publishing rights to Shenmue III. We'll have some news to share about this soon enough, so if you're interested, watch this space!"
Unsurprisingly, it's led to immediate requests for a release on Xbox and other platforms. One account on social media is also calling for Xbox players to "make some noise" and has even tagged Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer:
"Big news,#Xbox players! @ININ_Games now has publishing rights to #Shenmue 3 and wants to make it accessible to more players. If you’re interested, share & make some noise!"
This action-adventure game based on the famous Sega series by industry legend Yu Suzuki was originally released on the PlayStation 4 and Windows after a successful Kickstarter campaign. Below is a bit about the third entry and if you are curious to find out more about this series, Shenmue I & II are available now on Xbox.
"Journey deep into rural China as you take on the role of Ryo Hazuki, a Japanese teenager hellbent on finding his father’s killer—a story of adventure, mystery, friendship, martial arts, and ultimately, revenge!"
Would you like to see the third entry make its way across to Xbox at some point? Let us know in the comments.
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I could see this making waves on Switch specifically, especially if they somehow manage to squeeze all 3 games onto a single cartridge (without any of that ‘additional download required’ crap).
I loved the first two games back in the day. I played a little of the third. It was okay, though I would like to see it on Xbox. Maybe I’ll get through it this time.
We've been getting games this year XBox missed out on last Death Stranding, Genshin Impact, FF14 and the Pixel Remasters, even reversing the decision on those Capcom Fighting Collections skipping XBox.
While not something that'll light the world on fire, it has a shot at least.
Yeah!! And while we're at it lets get a Shenmue remastered collection (like Tomb Raider). I've never played them but first time for everything.
I love Shenmue, but like the final fantasy remakes, too little too late. I wouldn't buy em now. I might give em a go if they was on game pass. But too much time has passed. Certain companies ruined gaming for the masses!
Anything longer than a year exclusivity and you can jog on.
There are lots of other games to play that are new, not years and years old.
I'm honestly just surprised anyone remembers that game. Especially Shenmue fans.
I enjoyed it on PS4. Would be a cool addition to the catalogue.
Hope we get 4, too. Whenever they make it.
@Utena-mobile like the one that's already on xbox?
I’ll be 100% honest. There was a time when I wanted Shenmue 3 more than any other game. When it was announced I immediately backed the kickstarter.
But when it released I played a couple of hours and was so disappointed, I decided to put it down and forget it happened, just to hold onto my memories instead.
Some people have suggested to go back to it, and perhaps I might but honestly not convinced.
Well if Death Standing can come out then anything is possible!
Played this on Playstation, and I love the first two Shenmue games, the first is probably up there as my all time favourite, this however was just awful.
I would buy this in a heartbeat if it would get an Xbox release. Better yet, a faithful remake of the first two games plus the third....one can dream😁
Let it burn. Suzuki implied the Kickstarter was to wrap up this series. Then after launch said he needed 4 more episodes...it was a decent idea back in the Dreamcast era. It's flamed out now.
I didn't even like the "good" Shenmue games
Shenmue 2 was the reason I got an original Xbox. I think I spent $550 on the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter. So yes! Make this happen
I'd buy it. Shenmue is a janky prototype to Yakuza, but I still love the games.
But why? Its a nothing if game that wastes players for a sequel its most likely never going to get.
If you have to "make noise" to get something on your platform, seems like something is wrong.
I honestly thought it already was on Xbox lol.
I’m a little tired of double dipping but if 4 gets announced/releases on xbox I would come back. Just like I did for Yakuza/RgG/LAD.
Wasn't 3 a huge let down that retconned stuff and still ended on a cliffhanger with next to nothing resolved??
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