Epic money secures the launch date, maybe

Next year marks 5 years since the fateful Sony conference that announced Shenmue 3. While the other huge announcement of that show is coming March 2020, Shenmue is launching this year. Slated for November 19th on PC and PS4 (barring any delays of course) we’ve been treated to a new trailer showing off combat and QTE chases. The english voice cast of the Dreamcast originals is returning, particularly the voice of Ryo Hazuki. Check it out.

Additionally, the game has been confirmed to be exclusive to Epic Games Store on PC. This puts Shenmue in the same camp as XCOM-like Phoenix Point for “games funded on Kickstarter and later Epic exclusive”. Developer Ys Net says this:

“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.”