A trial version of Shenmue III will soon be made available to backers of the crowdfunded game, according to its developer.
In an update on the game’s Kickstarter page, developerYs Netsaid project backers will start receiving emails this weekend instructing them how to access the replayable demo, which is available exclusively via theEpic Games store.
“This special version lets you experience one day in Bailu Village near the beginning of the game,” it says. “The trial version features story line elements, battling, minigames and more.”
It alsonotes: “Playing with a controller is highly recommended. Keyboard controls are supported forShenmue III, however, keyboard functionality is still being upgraded and recent upgrades have not been applied to the trial version.”
YS Net recentlyconfirmedthatPCbackers unhappy with the decision to release that version of the gameexclusively through the Epic Games storeare able to take upthe offer of a refunduntil 11:59pm JST on October 3.
In aninterview published in August, Ys Net’s Yu Suzuki told VGChe hopes to one day complete the Shenmue saga, which by the end of the third game will be less than halfway through its epic revenge story.
In the same interview, the veteranSegadesigner suggested he could bein discussions to return to his classic series Virtua Fighter and Out Run.
