SHENMUE 4 - WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR - Shenmue Dojo

[@paranomsun]

I need Shenmue 4. At least before the world ends lmao

[@milkybarkidd]

We had a close call with Iran 😔 c'mon shenmue! The bombs are dropping.

[@CMIR_Cube]

@@milkybarkidd what do you mean? no one can drop anything here

[@ichabodcrane6198]

I'm so thirsty for more Shenmue. I LOVED III, it was like the training arc for Ryo where he followed in his father's footsteps somewhat unknowingly.

[@stomboyyuffie]

Ideally, Sega would provide a few people from the Ryu ga Gotoku studio to the Shenmue 4 development team to keep Yu Suzuki's 'ambitions' in check regarding gameplay and marketing. It wouldn't make Shenmue as succesfull as Like a Dragon, but it would certainly allow the game to review better and reach a wider audience.

[@Master-Mo]

I just really hope they use the framework of Shenmue III, instead of starting completely new again... I actually quite liked how the game played and how the environments looked.

[@Flagwaver49]

The scenary and music were great.

[@OverJumpRally]

No need to start over even if they move to UE5.

[@Mingodough]

Yeah my only complaint is the hunger, other than that Shenmue 3 was good just improve combat and some other things

[@dortz2024]

@@Mingodough I'm on board with this. Adored Shenmue 3. The only downside was that the combat was a grind

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

Surely it's a given they'd use UE5 right?

[@scribe8630]

Nice video Matt, very informative and concise. Hope 2024 is the year of a S4 announcement🤞

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

Thank you

[@clunkymage9829]

Great video, as always and appreciate the shoutouts. At this point, I just want more Shenmue, in whatever form it takes; Shenmue IV or 0, a comic book or novel, I'll take anything.

[@WilliamShuff]

I really hope Shenmue 4 happens. I am worried though. If we don’t have a Kickstarter this year for the fans to start funding it then I don’t know a) how it will get funded at all and b) the amount of confidence Yu has that it can get funded at all. I would love a grand open world Shenmue 4 like 1 and 2 but I am OK with the scale being paired back to get a game with some story progression out there. If they kept the gameplay and graphics stylised and simple and put the majority of their focus on telling a great story, I would be OK with that.

[@Flagwaver49]

I'd love it to be set in Shanghai! When Shenmue was set, Shanghai was developing quickly. Really cool twist for the Shenmue world.

[@FliskFLask]

- Made me wait for 18 years for a sequel: I could take it. - The sequel did not have the quality I expected: I could take it - There is no official announcement for Shenmue 4 yet: I can barely take it. - If Ren dies at some point: I will fuckn RIOT

[@Xenosag]

My opinion is that the developers need a long-term partner, a long-term contract, where all possible games will be spelled out, right up to the end of the saga. If there is such a partner and he really gives guarantees for the release of all games, then maybe it’s really worth releasing Shenmue 0 and remakes. You can alternate games, for example, first Shenmue IV, then Shenmue 0 using the same technologies. Then you can officially announce the end of the saga in Shenmue V and announce a large-scale and long-term development. And along the way, you can make a complete remake of 1-3 games, this can be done through two games according to the scheme Yokosuka + Ship + Hong Kong and the second Kowloon + Bailu + Niau, on the one hand we slightly change the sequence of games, on the other we add additional content in the form of a ship (and perhaps returning the Miao village) and optimally distributing content across games. Having ready-made technologies and the entire script, such remakes should not be very complex and expensive, and should not take much time. Thus, by the potential finale, the entire series will be based on modern technologies, while remakes should be optional, they should not restart the saga, the main story should run in parallel.

[@ivantorresl6786]

I believe Microsoft would be a good partner but they don't see this diamond hidden in the rough.

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

And they turned Shenmue 3 down before the 2015 Kickstarter

[@salg23]

Agree, they should get a long-term 10 years partnership. Within the 10 years they must release Shenmue IV, Shenmue prequel and Shenmue V

[@brandonmena2889]

I have never wanted a game as much as I want Shenmue! :(

[@gitarmats]

I sure hope we hear something official soon.

[@MicrofoneDC]

It would be cool if Sega used the Yakuza engine or Yu borrowed it to make a Shenmue "Kiwami" of the first 3 games and finished the game with two more games, on the same engine. The latest games in the Yakuza series are very beautiful and would go perfectly with Shenmue. But honestly, I have zero hopes for Sega and Shenmue. And considering that the fourth game is taking a long time to be made... and the third didn't go as well as we expected (sorry, but the story of 3 moved forward, what, two steps?) my desire for a continuation of Shenmue is very weak

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

The story in terms of what happened was fine but the execution of it was the issue. Shenmue 4 can be what Shenmue 2 was to Shenmue 1 in terms of hammering things forward is done well. That's reason enough to go all in on this.

[@akiko2096]

I take it this man really like Shenmue

[@Shenmue-Stare]

Keep up the great work, Matt! #LetsGetShenmue4 #ShenmueAnime2

[@Molist]

Great video, Matt! Would be nice to have a UK meetup to discuss those points :)

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

Thank you. James and I have discussed the idea and it's in the very early planning stages. So it is very much in our minds.

[@bretttanner6798]

Here's my thought on Shenmue 4: Yu Suzuki needs to create a solid gold statue of a character that will be in Shenmue 4 as a way to advertise its upcoming release. We all love Shenmue merchandise right? it makes money toward Shenmue 4's development and the statue has to be something that drives what Shenmue is to us and new people to the series.

[@f4d3r_tv]

#LETSGETSHENMUE4!!!

[@lordcanti]

02:39 I forget which interview it was but Yu Suzuki said that's indeed the four grandmasters and not the Chi You Men leaders on the mountain tops. As for the guy in the sky I'm not sure that's tentei. I hope we find out someday.

[@paulsmith9192]

I just want it confirmed. Lets remember Suzuki isn't getting any younger.if shenmue 4 does happen, it needs to be the last.I doubt Suzuki would be around for shenmue 5.just end it with,4

[@ImAgueroo]

Very good video ! We still hope for a Shenmue IV, Shenmue Zero and Shenmue Anime 2 !

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

We keep pushing and something will happen!

[@michaelmedina6689]

I wish they continued the anime to atleast they can continue the story faster just so we know what happens. And get us hyped

[@albalmal]

Nice one Matt

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

Thank you

[@TojoMember760]

Great video

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

Thank you

[@dortz2024]

I love Ryo's green outfit in the first zoomed in tile ❤

[@cpt1032]

Are Ryo and Shenhua twins?

[@shockwavecz6872]

I hope there will be Shenmue 4, I'm praying for it, and I'm actually new to these three games and I love all three games. I just hope that in the fourth game, we will also play for Shenhua.

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

Welcome to the community

[@emmeteeny]

I think that realistically a graphic novel series would stand the most chance of wrapping up Yu Suzuki’s vision at this point.

[@RetrofIex]

It would work very well

[@KenShackler]

That wouldn't be Yu Suzuki's vision though. The gameplay is AT LEAST as important part of the vision as the story.

[@RetrofIex]

@@KenShackler doesnt seem like the rest of the industry is on board with Yu Suzuki’s vision. I would take whatever we can get at this point

[@KenShackler]

@@RetrofIex Well, as long as Yu Suzuki is hopeful that he can make a proper Shenmue 4, I'm hopeful as well. I mainly love Shenmue because of the gameplay. The story itself isn't that special. But the way it's told through this real life simulation type gameplay. That's something unique and special unlike anything else in the world.

[@emmeteeny]

@@KenShackler I agree but it's been 25 years since Shenmue, Yu Suzuki won't live forever. I hope we see the story play out in some form with his blessing rather than end where it is.

[@RetrofIex]

I always supported the plot idea that Lan Di killing Ren at the end of Shenmue 3 would of worked so well to fuel Ryo’s fire and add something infinitely more interesting

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

Would have been really interesting to see that. Ren dies saving Ryo and 3 ends on a really tough note. Could have been insane to see.

[@CW85X]

I'm really trying to stay positive about Shenmue 4, but all the bad news the ip keeps getting is making it really hard to do so!

[@jeanjean3922]

You really are passionate about shenmue^^ I also wish to know the end of the story! Good point for the newly announced sega remakes

[@Papifuerte]

crazy I was like 13 when I played this game 15 when I would search is shenmue 3 coming out now I'm 38 still wondering if they're gonna finish this game

[@salg23]

I think Shenmue 0 prequel is a mistake. We need to finish the saga before Yu gets too old to work. I think they should get funding for part IV and V, and release both within 3 years.

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

IF THE PEOPLE THAT PUT TOGETHER SHENMUE 1 AND 2 WERE STILL WORKING ON OTHERS THEY WERE BE FANTASTIC.

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

Unfortunately that's down to SEGA and also people moving on. That said 3 did have a small number of original staff.

[@dpere565]

After this I hope for 2nd season of anime series of Shenmue

[@oboropro]

My man Ren better not die.

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

He may well do.

[@Peter_Hodge]

I've always wanted to fight lan di the place where you meet him ive always wanted to go back to Japan and fight him in the dojo with everyone there but everyone is taking care of something like ren the black suits Chen and fuku San the mad angles like in yakuza 4 they are playable fights

[@JasonMohammed]

Ah, so there is a better avenue to for this IP to see the light of day again. Keep in mind that Shenmue's cutscenes are rendered in game, and much of it's gameplay is a lot like Yakuza-lite. In terms of the open world itself, it's not that particularly complex. The most costs comes from VA and Mocap. So, I'd say just start over this game as a Remake and give the players the ability to play male or female and allow them to create their own character face-wise. Let's condense the Shenmue series and turn 1, 2 and 3 into 1 game and just add a few more battles, maybe create 3 fighting styles for players to pick from and mimic existing rpg mechanics for gameplay. Example, 2nd enemy is approaching, prompt to press Y to counter, Ryu does an amazing move that stuns that character and allows you to charge up another move, charge move is executed and looks cool and feels good. Can add some side quests too, like Tom was our friend, maybe he gives us a quest to help him with some thiefs > Tom teams up with you in battle, bromance fighting moves ensues etc. There's a lot of potential in this IP.

[@xxkillerdogxx]

My child will be my age when I started when the last game will come out.

[@countryboi843]

I LOVEEEEEEEEE SHENMUEEEEE

[@slimbob777]

Thank you❤

[@Peter_Hodge]

Yes legend let's get shenmue 4

[@SausageWardog]

Ryuu is the dragon mirror

[@Peter_Hodge]

It's my birthday today and my wish is to get shenmue 4 #Letsgetshenmue4

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

Happy birthday

[@Peter_Hodge]

@@ShenmueDojoVOD thank you

[@KillTony60Seconds]

3 months later still nothing 😭

[@knk7744]

SHENMUE 4 please

[@renners4367]

I really hope there is an agreement with sega and ys net to get a shenmue 4 made and maybe a shenmue 5/6 and maybe a 0 if that’s possible over the next decade

[@salg23]

Sadly, SEGA don’t give a damn about Shemmue. They let Yu use the IP almost for free, that’s the good news.

[@chrislabelle22]

Just wish they would go back to similar graphics and game mechanics like the first 2. The game wouldnt look as good graphic wise, but they could save a bunch of money. Would be similar to Sonic Mania where they created a new game with the old mechanics and 2D scroll style. The game would then feel very classic Shenmue and not like Shenmue 3. Shenmue 3 tried too hard to implement an RPG style game where you have to grind out stats. Shenmue is meant for exploration and completing the storyline.

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

They felt at the time they couldn't and with the lack of experience on the DC hardware (keep in mind they'd need to pay for the engine) and next to no documentation it was more cost effective to go with a new engine.

[@chrislabelle22]

@ShenmueDojoVOD I guess that makes sense. It's too bad though, cause the Virtua Fighting engine in Shenmue seems to work so well in the older games.

[@billyboy80]

Ifthis happend man ! yes they need to kill the story answer some question tie things up and open up a logical and fun progression to the stroy I loved 1 and 2 and It promised lots so It need to go way over that also new fighting system this first one the rag doll phisics where so dope just expaned on that modernise It make It realistic fun and not feel like everybody moves like a truck more flued It has to be ryo need to take freaking action man make this thing epic kick lan di's ass he's done enough training once lan di Is gone It could set the stage for ryo to be a bigger hero not just an avenger for his dad If not I'm afraid It's not gonna be able to live up to It's full potential and It has that think big shenmue could be awesome hire me I will get you there !! this story has the potential to go super natural him transending his vengence and having a bigger purpose they talked about demon coming to earth like let him save the world come on XD anyways ganbare ! yu

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

I HAVE SHENMUE 1 AND 2 ON DREAMCAST THE 3RD IS BORING

[@tutucox]

i see

[@manhkhoanguyen5788]

Shenmue 3 honestly not suitable for every gamer. Yu suzuki made it for Hard-core fans, and no Publishers would risk investing into 50/50 chance of success game. FF7 Remake succeed because FF franchise still very famous to new gamers. So, unless some very big company that have deep pocket and massive love for Shenmue, the reality of Shenmue 4 is very low. It's break my heart.

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

They have to find a middle ground in my mind. Given the recent revivial of franchises that have historically sold less than Shenmue I'm sure they could find a cost effective way to get 4 made. Episodic is very much something I think could work.

[@ShiftNova]

He didn't make it for hard core fans. If he did he wouldn't have messed with the gameplay. Nor even considered modernized it to be accessible to everyone. That notion craps all over those Hardcore fans who loved the previous two games gameplay. What you got it the third game as of gameplay was a weaker fighting system with no hit reactions.

[@CMIR_Cube]

I'm kinda disappointed for shenmue. first two were really masterpiece and no one could make a game even similar to them. but then sega leaved it to some worthless companies and now we have a boring game to deal with, shenmue 3. and obviously next game will be same way.

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

@CMIR_Cube 3 was fine and we don't know what Shenmue 4 will be like. It's all conjecture at this point.

[@akiba3527]

Il devrait faire des nft pour financer le jeu

[@terrellc8658]

Can't wait till shenmue 4 comes out love shenmue 1 and 2.i shenmue 3 good but kind of a disappointment

[@Lorfarius]

3 was woeful after all the fan money and hope put into it. He should be ashamed of coming up with that and doesnt deserve the chance to make a 4th game.

[@slottygw2wvw842]

seriously after the flop of shenmue iii its pretty much dead. Yu did a cash grab and gave us a glorified demo. Yakuza serie replaced shenmue ages ago.

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

Cash-grab. Where's his Ferrari then?

[@ShenmueDojoVOD]

And Shenmue 3 did fine as per the publisher so it didn't 'flop' as you put it. Did it sell bucket loads? No. Was it ever likely to? I'd suggest not.

[@NP-ip3nj]

TLDR - Here's what we know. Nothing.