Publisher Deep Silver and developer Ys Net have confirmed Senmue III is exclusive to the Epic Games Store on Windows PC.
“Development for Shenmue III has been moving forward using Unreal Engine and the support we have received from Epic has been excellent,” Ys Net said in the Kickstarter update. “But 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.”
A new trailer was revealed for the game at this year’s E3:
Shenmue III is launching for Windows PC (via Epic Game Store) and PlayStation 4 on November 19th.