We heard last month that there are no plans to show Shenmue 3 at E3 2017, and today we now know courtesy of an update video that the game is also being delayed until the second half of next year.
Project director Yu Suzuki had this to say about the decision: "I know you are all eagerly anticipating the release of Shenmue 3, however, we must unfortunately delay its release. Shenmue 3 started with you, the project backers. It's been almost two years since we started 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. In order to achieve the game concept you supported and my 16-year-long personal dream, we have revised the development schedule."
He also said that more details on this would be revealed in the Backer Report later this month. Are you surprised to hear this news?