Tanken var att Kickstarterfinansierade Shenmue 3 skulle anlända under vintern 2017. Men nu meddelar director Yu Suzuki att spelet kommer att försenas till andra halvan av 2018. Anledningen är att de behöver mer utvecklingstid.

"It's been over two years since we began this incredible endeavour together. By utilising new technologies, we have been able to discover new possibilities and expressions. In many ways, the game has become bigger and more beautiful than I initially expected. We do, however, need more time to deliver the game to you."

Shenume 3 kommer inte heller att visas på årets E3-mässa.