Slacker Backer Campaign!

Welcome to the Shenmue Ⅲ
Slacker Backer Campaign!

Campaign ended. Thank you for your support!

Total Amount Pledged: $7,179,510

Total Backers: 81,087backers

As of October 20, 2018 12:00 JST

For everyone who could not participate in the Shenmue III Kickstarter, we have heard your voice! Here is one more chance to show your support and make Shenmue III even better. All funding collected here will be added to the Kickstarter total for the game’s development. Delivery of rewards/perks are subject to best efforts and not guaranteed.

Stretch Goal
FAQ
Survey

Rewards

$13Rewards

The soundtrack to the world of Shenmue.
Includes songs from the entire series.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

$29Rewards

Digital version of Shenmue 3 (PS4 or PC)
*A survey will be sent at a later date asking your choice of either PS4 or PC.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

$30Rewards

The official Shenmue 3 T-shirt by Fangamer.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

$60Rewards

Physical version of Shenmue 3 (PS4 or PC)
*A survey will be sent at a later date asking your choice of either PS4 or PC.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

Shipping fee $10

$100Rewards

Choose either Physical or Digital version of Shenmue 3 (PS4 or PC)
*A survey will be sent at a later date asking your choice of either PS4 or PC.
A digital copy of the trial version for PC.
Your name in the credits.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

Shipping fee $10

$120Rewards

Get one of four random capsule toys that will actually appear in the game!
Get either Ryo, Shenhua, Chai or the Forklift.
Includes the $100 Reward.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

Shipping fee $10

$160Rewards

Exclusive Advanced Technique Scroll.
In-game item
20 Capsule Toy Tickets.
In-game item
Original Shenmue 3 T-shirt.
Mp3 download of the original soundtrack to the world of Shenmue.
Digital artbook filled with unreleased illustrations.
Includes the $120 Reward.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

Shipping fee $10

$175Rewards

Printed art book curated by Yu Suzuki.
Includes the $160 Reward.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

Shipping fee $20

$250Rewards

Original Shenmue 3 illustration.
Exclusive Arcane Technique Scroll.
In-game item
Skin-change feature for Ryo's jacket.
In-game item
Physical CD soundtrack.
Includes the $175 Reward.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

Shipping fee $20

$300Rewards

Original illustration signed by Yu Suzuki.
Exclusive Arcane Technique Scroll.
In-game item
Skin-change feature for Ryo's jacket.
In-game item
Physical CD soundtrack.
Includes the $175 Reward.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

Shipping fee $20

$500Rewards

Get all four (Ryo, Shenhua, Chai and Forklift) capsule toys that will actually appear in the game!
Includes the $300 Reward.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

Shipping fee $20

$600Rewards

12" Figure of Ryo from Yu Suzuki's own collection with autopraphed box signed by Yu.

Limited 1

$600Rewards

Put your name and a 140 character message in the guestbook of a Choubu inn.
Write your witticism/aphorism/Shenmue-ism for all to see!
$500 Reward included.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

Shipping fee $20

$1,900Rewards

Laser engraved crystal sculpture of Ryo and Shenhua. Commemorate Shenmue 3 in style.
Comes with an LED stand (requires 3 AAA batteries) that illuminates the design within. Crystal: W50mm×H80mm×D50mm, w/ stand: W66mm×H112mm×D66mm, total weight: 556g.

design subject to change

Statue and stand only. Does not come with game or other rewards.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

$2,400Rewards

The Yu Suzuki approved replica of Ryo's trademark leather jacket.
Produced by Fangamer. Yeah, you want it.

Jacket only. Does not come with game or other rewards.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

$2,500Rewards

Laser engraved crystal sculpture of Ryo and Shenhua. Commemorate Shenmue 3 in style.
Comes with an LED stand (requires 3 AAA batteries) that illuminates the design within.
Crystal: W50mm×H80mm×D50mm, w/ stand: W66mm×H112mm×D66mm, total weight: 556g.
Includes the $620 Reward.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

$3,000Rewards

The Yu Suzuki approved replica of Ryo's trademark leather jacket.
Produced by Fangamer. Yeah, you want it.
Includes the $620 Reward.

~~Estimated delivery: Dec 2017~~
Estimated delivery: 2019

$5,000Rewards

Ryo’s watch—extremely rare, from a very limited run.
Be named as a Special Sponsor in the credits.
Includes the $620 Reward.

Limited 1

$8,000Rewards

The original jacket worn by Masaya Matsukaze for all of the Shenmue press events 14 years ago.
Be named as a Special Sponsor in the credits.

Limited 1

Area Stretch Goals

FAQ

Why do another campaign? Does the game need more money?

This additional campaign comes as a response to all of the requests we have received asking for another opportunity to participate in the making of Shenmue III because either of a lack of payment options on Kickstarter, or just not having a chance to pledge before the campaign ended.

While the full game will be completed as promised with the use of the funding collected on Kickstarter, any additional funding collected here will go towards reaching the Stretch Goals to make the game even bigger and deeper.

How are Sony and Shibuya Productions involved?

Sony and Shibuya Productions have been wonderful partners because they believe in Shenmue and want to see the best for the fans and the game. Their investment in (and support of) Shenmue have helped to realize a sequel that will stand proud with its predecessors. While it is not business practice to discuss the specific details of such arrangements, their assistance on the production and marketing end, and in Sony’s case with some publishing support, Ys Net is able to use more of the money collected through Kickstarter purely for Shenmue 3’s development. It is also important to note that your funds are going strictly to Ys Net for development of Shenmue 3 – Sony and Shibuya Productions are not seeing a cent of your Kickstarter dollars.

Will the graphics be improved?

The screenshots and images posted are still in the early stages of development, and will continue to be improved.

Will there be an Xbox/Wii U/Linux/Mac version for Shenmue 3?

Currently we are planning development only for PC (Windows) and PS4. Other platforms have not been decided yet. If other platform versions were added as rewards, an announcement would be made on the update page.

Is this game affiliated with SEGA?

SEGA has officially given us the rights to use the "Shenmue 3" license.

Are there plans for the HD versions of Shenmue 1 & 2?

The property rights for Shenmue 1 and Shenmue 2 belong to SEGA, so we are not in a position to comment on that.

Will the original voice cast be back for Shenmue 3?

We have received many requests for the original cast to return and understand how important their connection is to the Shenmue community.

Masaya Matsukaze and Corey Marshall will be returning as the voice of Ryo for the Japanese and English versions respectively.

We will let you know through the updates as other parts become finalized.

What languages will the game support?

Shenmue 3 will be available in English and Japanese, and since the Stretch Goals have been reached, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish languages will be added as well. We have received many requests to add Chinese among other languages as well. We are hopeful that funding levels will allow for further languages. Should additional languages be added, there will be an announcement made on the Update page.

How confident are you in your ship date?

A rigorous budget and schedule has been worked out with our production team and we believe our target of 2017 holiday season is within reach. That said, our goal is to make the best game possible (and one that the fans want!) so please understand the schedule may change as the project evolves. Frequent updates will be posted on the Update page.

Will the funds from Paypal count to the Stretch Goals from Kickstarter campaign?

Absolutely yes! The funds collected through this Paypal site will also count towards the Stretch Goals.

Backer Survey

Backer Surveys are currently underway along with an upgrade and add-on campaign. For more information, please see the email sent to you by Fangamer. The survey will also include in-game rewards, so your responses are needed to complete production for Shenmue 3. We thank you for your cooperation! *Please see the Fangamer Survey Support and Survey Resender page for the survey, upgrade and add-on FAQ.

Survey Schedule

Surveys will conclude August 13, 2018 at 11:59PM JST (7:59AM PDT). We please ask that everyone respond by this time. Your responses are needed for game production and reward manufacturing, so make sure to respond within the survey period.

・August 13 (MON) 2018: Last day of Slacker Backer campaign, reward upgrades and add-ons
・September 30 (SUN) 2018: Surveys close

Who Gets a Survey?

Surveys will go out to all backers who pledged on Kickstarter and those who pledge on the Slacker Backer up through August 13, 2018 at 11:59PM JST.

*Backers will receive an email with instructions for the survey once preparations are complete. Surveys from Fangamer will be sent within 10 business days from the date of your pledge.

Can I Upgrade My Reward?

Reward upgrades (and add-ons!) will be available through the Fangamer survey site. We have received many requests asking about possible reward tier upgrades and add-ons, and now is the chance! *Please note that upgrades are available up to the $250 tier level.

For more information on the available upgrades and add-ons, please visit Shenmue 3 on Fangamer.

Which Reward Tiers can be Upgraded?

Reward tiers differ between the Kickstarter and Slacker Backer campaigns, so please see below which reward tiers can be upgraded.
*Backers who selected "No Reward" during the Kickstarter are also eligible for this service.

Kickstarter Reward Tiers that can be Upgraded

US$5 Shenmue Lives
US$29 Digital Copy
US$39 Save Shenmue Digital Upgrade
US$60 Physical Copy - PC
US$60 Physical Copy - PS4
US$80 S3 World Telecom
US$100 Shenmue 3 Trial Version
US$120 Toy Capsules "I Should Buy One"
US$160 Bonus Pack
US$175 Printed Art Book
US$250 Kickstarter Collector's Edition

Slacker Backer Reward Tiers that can be Upgraded

US$13 Digital Soundtrack
US$29 Digital Copy for PC or PS4
US$30 Shenmue 3 T-shirt
US$60 Physical Copy for PC or PS4
US$100 Shenmue 3 Trial Version
US$120 Toy Capsules "I should buy one."
US$160 Bonus Pack
US$175 Printed Art Book
US$250 Shenmue Collector's Edition

Fangamer and Third Party Use of Personal Information

YS NET has a written contract with Fangamer to carry out the backer surveys. Fangamer is a formal representative of YS NET to help process and fulfill all backer's orders through the surveys. Personal information is handed over and treated in accordance with the privacy policies of both companies for the purposes of conducting the surveys and reward delivery only. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Welcome to the Shenmue ⅢSlacker Backer Campaign!

Rewards

$13Rewards

The soundtrack to the world of Shenmue. Includes songs from the entire series.

$29Rewards

Digital version of Shenmue 3 (PS4 or PC)*A survey will be sent at a later date asking your choice of either PS4 or PC.

$30Rewards

The official Shenmue 3 T-shirt by Fangamer.

$60Rewards

Physical version of Shenmue 3 (PS4 or PC)*A survey will be sent at a later date asking your choice of either PS4 or PC.

$100Rewards

Choose either Physical or Digital version of Shenmue 3 (PS4 or PC)*A survey will be sent at a later date asking your choice of either PS4 or PC.

A digital copy of the trial version for PC.

Your name in the credits.

$120Rewards

Get one of four random capsule toys that will actually appear in the game! Get either Ryo, Shenhua, Chai or the Forklift.

Includes the $100 Reward.

$160Rewards

Exclusive Advanced Technique Scroll. In-game item

20 Capsule Toy Tickets. In-game item

Original Shenmue 3 T-shirt.

Mp3 download of the original soundtrack to the world of Shenmue.

Digital artbook filled with unreleased illustrations.

Includes the $120 Reward.

$175Rewards

Printed art book curated by Yu Suzuki.

Includes the $160 Reward.

$250Rewards

Original Shenmue 3 illustration.

Exclusive Arcane Technique Scroll. In-game item

Skin-change feature for Ryo's jacket. In-game item

Physical CD soundtrack.

Includes the $175 Reward.

$300Rewards

Original illustration signed by Yu Suzuki.

Exclusive Arcane Technique Scroll. In-game item

Skin-change feature for Ryo's jacket. In-game item

Physical CD soundtrack.

Includes the $175 Reward.

$500Rewards

Get all four (Ryo, Shenhua, Chai and Forklift) capsule toys that will actually appear in the game!

Includes the $300 Reward.

$600Rewards

12" Figure of Ryo from Yu Suzuki's own collection with autopraphed box signed by Yu.

$600Rewards

Put your name and a 140 character message in the guestbook of a Choubu inn. Write your witticism/aphorism/Shenmue-ism for all to see!

$500 Reward included.

$1,900Rewards

$2,400Rewards

The Yu Suzuki approved replica of Ryo's trademark leather jacket. Produced by Fangamer. Yeah, you want it. Jacket only. Does not come with game or other rewards.

$2,500Rewards

Laser engraved crystal sculpture of Ryo and Shenhua. Commemorate Shenmue 3 in style. Comes with an LED stand (requires 3 AAA batteries) that illuminates the design within.Crystal: W50mm×H80mm×D50mm, w/ stand: W66mm×H112mm×D66mm, total weight: 556g.

Includes the $620 Reward.

$3,000Rewards

The Yu Suzuki approved replica of Ryo's trademark leather jacket. Produced by Fangamer. Yeah, you want it.

Includes the $620 Reward.

$5,000Rewards

Ryo’s watch—extremely rare, from a very limited run.

Be named as a Special Sponsor in the credits.

Includes the $620 Reward.

$8,000Rewards

The original jacket worn by Masaya Matsukaze for all of the Shenmue press events 14 years ago.

Be named as a Special Sponsor in the credits.

Area Stretch Goals

FAQ

Backer Survey

Survey Schedule

Who Gets a Survey?

Can I Upgrade My Reward?

Which Reward Tiers can be Upgraded?

Kickstarter Reward Tiers that can be Upgraded

Slacker Backer Reward Tiers that can be Upgraded

Fangamer and Third Party Use of Personal Information

Welcome to the Shenmue Ⅲ
Slacker Backer Campaign!

The soundtrack to the world of Shenmue.
Includes songs from the entire series.

Digital version of Shenmue 3 (PS4 or PC)
*A survey will be sent at a later date asking your choice of either PS4 or PC.

Physical version of Shenmue 3 (PS4 or PC)
*A survey will be sent at a later date asking your choice of either PS4 or PC.

Choose either Physical or Digital version of Shenmue 3 (PS4 or PC)
*A survey will be sent at a later date asking your choice of either PS4 or PC.

Get one of four random capsule toys that will actually appear in the game!
Get either Ryo, Shenhua, Chai or the Forklift.

Exclusive Advanced Technique Scroll.
In-game item

20 Capsule Toy Tickets.
In-game item

Exclusive Arcane Technique Scroll.
In-game item

Skin-change feature for Ryo's jacket.
In-game item

Exclusive Arcane Technique Scroll.
In-game item

Skin-change feature for Ryo's jacket.
In-game item

Put your name and a 140 character message in the guestbook of a Choubu inn.
Write your witticism/aphorism/Shenmue-ism for all to see!

The Yu Suzuki approved replica of Ryo's trademark leather jacket.
Produced by Fangamer. Yeah, you want it.

Jacket only. Does not come with game or other rewards.

Laser engraved crystal sculpture of Ryo and Shenhua. Commemorate Shenmue 3 in style.
Comes with an LED stand (requires 3 AAA batteries) that illuminates the design within.
Crystal: W50mm×H80mm×D50mm, w/ stand: W66mm×H112mm×D66mm, total weight: 556g.

The Yu Suzuki approved replica of Ryo's trademark leather jacket.
Produced by Fangamer. Yeah, you want it.