The November 2011 edition of PSM3 is carrying a mysterious rumor regarding a potential new entry in the fan-favorite Shenmue franchise, speculating that Sega may be actively working on the long-awaited Shenmue 3 for the PS3.
The respected gaming publication points readers toward a telling statement made by Sega, with the publisher stating that it intends to ”continue reinventing classic IP” – fueling the distinct possibility that the announcement of a brand new Shenmue title may be looming on the horizon.
Shenmue designer Yu Suzuki previously told 1UP that ”the concept for Shenmue 3 already exists”, however, plans for the title were reportedly shelved due to less-than-stellar sales of it’s predecessor and expensive budget implications for a sequel – the final figure for Shenmue 3 supposedly ballooned to over $70 million at one point.
“The concept for Shenmue 3 already exists, so… The world of Shenmue 1 and 2 expanded outward. But Shenmue 3 doesn’t expand outward, but inward.
“A lot of the dialogue is used for the main character and especially dialogue with Shenhua. They talk about a lot of different, deeper things. For example, and I can’t say too much, but here’s an example.
“This is not actually in the game, but as an example to give you an idea of what I mean by deeper dialogue, when Shenhua and Ryo are at home, Shenhua will ask Ryo if he would like to drink tea or coffee and the player will select one or the other.”
CVG previously ran a very successful feature on whether fans would want a sequel to Shenmue 2, with the passionate response prompting Mike Hayes, President of Sega West, to comment on the situation.
”While at present we have no plans for the franchise [on next-gen consoles], the response to CVG’s question has certainly shown the Shenmue legacy ignites a lot of passion among fans. Never say never…”
The idea of a new title in the much-appreciated Shenmue franchise is tantalizing to say the least, however, take this rumor with a pinch of salt until further confirmation arrives. Check out the rumor below, and in the latest issue of PSM3.
”Following an announcement that Sega are reinventing Virtua Fighter for PSN, the publisher has said that it plans to ‘continue reinventing classic IP’. Cue speculation that we’ll finally see Shenmue 3, plus remakes of Golden Axe and Jet Set Radio.”
Comments
I hope this is true. The Shenmue games are awesome.
the world deserve anthor shenmue
Wohoo… Shenmue III! Where can I buy it?
This is what we’ve all been wating for. I don’t care if they make it for Dreamcast. PC. Ps3. Just make it in my Lifetime. PLZ
it better be for 360 and ps3 not only on ps3 it suck on ps3 alone plus ps3 is way to dark to see
stfu xbox fanboy its for sony and thats it…and waht about sony is drak lol
plz sony is the best console in tech capabilities isntead ur jukebox old tech crap.
u want shenmue3 buy a ps3
id like it to be on ps3 and xbox 360 they get way more money on both and if it does good remake to wii even more cash but i Just dont see it on PC though shenmue 2 looks and runs abit better on 360 then the first xbox and it isn’t washed out look at night on xbox 360 you can see better then xbox one but one thing is bad and good that 360 dont have blue ray but theres a reason for that it makes it abit dark it be good to set it off and on when wanted but i dont think you can set it off on these consoles maky the next gameing consoles may? let you turn it of and on
the shenmue series was one of my all time favorites. 1 and 2 are different as night and day though. i loved just exploring the world in the first game; picking up objects looking at EVERYTHING.
2nd game i felt like i was in an hong kong action movie.
i really do hope this series gets a proper sequel at some point.
This is a reply to comment on picking things up and examining. It might have been that plus tons of little useless things you talk about with strangers that made SEGA spend those millions. Shenmue 2 was perfect, everything or almost everything you did examine mattered, and strangers always helped you find locations in the huge city. I was like oh this is so right keep shenmue 2 system for number 3, but then when its out, yes i do think when not if, it will be in tiny village till the end. Heck that alone would make it cost less. Again if it helps to finaly put shenmue 3 out, keep it on the story, i dont need to open a closet if Ryo and Ren can’t hide in it, or pretend to. Do i ever love that sceene lol.
Yes PLZ WORK HARD I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 3rd
I would probably buy a PS3 if this game actually makes it’s way to the gaming frontier again. It was my all time favorite series, though I admit 1 to be better than 2. The ending of 2 was good, but 1 was incredible throughout the game. Incredible atmosphere for the time, and like others have said, that feeling that you want to check everything out as everything is individually tailored, not just reused geo.
I have never owned a PS, but that would do it for me.
SHENMUE 3 for PS3! SHENMUE 3 for PS3!
PLEASE make it be true. Shenmue is just the awesomest game ever. Really needs to have an ending
God!!! I would kill for SH 3.. And I speak for legions of fans In our SHenmue 500k page..join us and be heard.. thanks for the info!!!
I work in a game shop in the uk and it is a question often asked by many ppl.
I hope it comes soon
I just put it sh 2 to play some battles. im trying to find segas number. I want shenmue 3 NOW!
shenmue was a cool game, but if it comes out for ps3 only thats gonna suck so much a**, it needs to be on both ps3 and xbox…
PLZ WORK ON SHENMUE 3 AND 4 AND 5!
I know you got all the content.
I saw a video of shenmue before it was released and it had content not in shenmue or shenmue 2.