Shenmue III is timed exclusive to Epic Games Store, backers PC code redeemed on EGS & no refund (See Threadmark) [READ STAFF POSTS BEFORE POSTING]

[vestan]

The PC Gaming Show stream debuted a new trailer for Shenmue III. At the end, there was a curious lack of a Steam logo which cast doubt as to whether it will really launch on Steam or if Epic nabbed it as an exclusive. Waiting on a official press release from Deep Silver.

UPDATE: Confirmed by the official Shenmue III Kickstarter

UPDATE 2: Looks like PC physical copies will come with an EGS key instead of a Steam one which confirms full exclusivity

 

[rpm]

Did they advertise Steam keys during their Kickstarter?

 

[Lashley]

Keep it

 

[R.T Straker]

Tim lied one again.

Pikachu shocked.

 

[Hanbei]

Aw shit, here we go again.

 

[Guaraná]

day one :D

 

[Deleted member 2791]

Man it still doesn't look good. The facial animations are almost absent.

 

[Psyrgery]

Thanks! I hate it!

 

[Zafir]

Not surprised but If I don't get my Steam key from backing, I won't be very happy.

 

[Snake Eater]

The reaction to this will be something

 

[Bjoern]

What about my Steam key, then?

 

[anastiel]

oh good

 

[Deleted member 3196]

Time to get my refund.

 

[VatticWave]

Oh well, gotta have to install the launcher.

 

[Richter1887]

Oh you sons of bitches...

Fucking Epic

 

[hearmebaby]

Hello Deep Silver. Fuck you

 

[Charamiwa]

Fucking hell this game really didn't need this.

 

[Deleted member 3208]

Holy mother of... Sweeney did it.

I wonder how much money that asshole had to use from his Fortnite warchest.

 

[Madrugador]

I backed for a Steam code. I'm going to be angry If I don't get it.

 

[TheRuralJuror]

Most rotten thing I've heard. Come the fuck on. Hope original backers get their steam key. Thankfully, mine is ps4.

Edit: sounds like it may not be? Gotta wait and see.

 

[PepeElToro]

I kickstarted for Steam, they better let me change to PS4

 

[RTX ON]

As a backer i dont care where the fuck it ends up as long as they release it.

 

[Nabs]

I don't know, honestly. They might have just paid for placement on the trailer. The Steam page was updated 4 days ago lol:

 

[Vyrance]

Glad I did this one to PS4, people going to be mad

Edit: ^^ Maybe it's still on Steam?

 

[Allshallperish]

Wasn't this listed as a Steam code on the Kickstarter?

 

[Acquiescence]

I hope Epic threw enough money Yu's way to fund Shenmue IV.

(seriously though, this is gonna cause such a shitstorm. especially with kickstarter involved)

 

[TheUnseenTheUnheard]

I backed this, I want a Steam code. Thanks.

 

[-shadow-]

As someone who doesn't hate Epic as much as others, this is some serious bullshit though...

 

[inner-G]

That + the graphics

Oof

 

[Rodjer]

Looks like ass and EGS

Nothing of value was lost by going to EGS.

 

[Deleted member 3897]

I Kickstarted the game for Steam you fucking bags.

 

[Tohsaka]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/878670/Shenmue_III/
Let's see how fast they change the release date.

 

[Foffy]

Hahaha, byeeeeeeeeee.

Expecting this to kinda tank now, out of protest.

 

[AnonymousApple]

Did they advertise Steam keys during their Kickstarter?

Click to shrink...

I believe not. I used Ctrl+F on the Kickstarter page and found no reference to 'Steam'. But it is on Steam (it has a game page)... so my guess is that this isn't exclusive.

 

[Deleted member 888]

A game kickstarted by the fans, listed as being on Steam, then they do the bait/switch.

Motherfucking YIKES.

Word of wisdom to devs that kickstart, this doesn't end well.

 

[Deleted member 35598]

The game looks a bit rough from an animation prospective. And not sure about the frame rate. Maybe it's better to push it back in 2020.

 

[Mikch85]

I just saved 60€, thank you Ys!

 

[LewieP]

Nah they did not say exclusive. They would have said so if it was.

 

[TheUnseenTheUnheard]

Wasn't this listed as a Steam code on the Kickstarter?

Click to shrink...

A digital copy of Shenmue 3 for PC or PS4.

 

[Bundy]

 

[Hucast]

Did they say anything about steam when they were funding the game? Otherwise I will have to get a refund

 

[Xando]

Can you refund on kickstarter

 

[Zojirushi]

You gotta be fucking kidding me

 

[Sailent]

I expect a lot of refunds. Not by me though. I love the game and I couldn't care less about the platform it comes to. (It's still PC)

 

[Deleted member 9317]

I hope Epic threw enough money Yu's way to fund Shenmue IV.

Click to shrink...

Lol not happening.

 

[Arm Van Dam]

 

[fireflame]

Without me then.Disappointed.

 

[Forgiven Empathy]

Please say sike.

 

[Hero_Select]

This still looks terrible :|

 

[Lant_War]

Honestly, it's Shenmue. Just the fact that it exists makes me happy, they can make it exclusive to the Ouya if they want