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{{stub}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Shenmue III cover.jpeg
 
|cover        = Shenmue III cover.jpeg
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="Kickstarter"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="Kickstarter"/><ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2021-12-17}}</ref>|build=4.20.3.0}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2019}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|shenmue-iii|69}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7400/shenmue-iii|68}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|shenmue-iii|68}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Brawler, Mini-games, Open world }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Anime }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | China, Contemporary}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Shenmue}}
 
|steam appid  = 878670
 
|steam appid  = 878670
|steam appid side =  
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|steam appid side =  
|gogcom id    =  
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|gogcom id    = 1832790021
|strategywiki =  
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|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site= http://shenmue.link/
 +
|hltb        = 26766
 +
|lutris      = shenmue-iii
 +
|strategywiki = Shenmue III
 +
|mobygames    = shenmue-iii
 
|wikipedia    = Shenmue III
 
|wikipedia    = Shenmue III
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Shenmue}}
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 +
'''Key points'''
 +
{{ii}} A controller is highly recommended for gameplay.
 +
{{--}} Graphics settings are limited to a single set of presets; further configuration is possible via a file, see [[#Graphics adjustment|Graphics adjustment]].
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://shenmue.link/ Official website]
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{{GOG.com links|1832790021|shenmue_iii}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/878670/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/878670/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Epic Games Store | <ref name="FAQ">[https://shenmue3.deepsilver.com/en.html#faq Shenmue 3]</ref> Steam keys are available as an option within one year of the game's release.{{cn|Needs a source supporting the idea that non-backers will get Steam keys by buying a physical copy of the game.}} | Steam | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Epic Games Store, online | <ref name="FAQ">[https://shenmue3.deepsilver.com/en.html#faq Shenmue 3]</ref> | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3855-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | shenmue-3 | Epic Games Store, online | {{store link|Epic Games Store|shenmue-3--deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | shenmue-3 | Epic Games Store | Deluxe Edition is also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3855-1 | Steam, online | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3855-2|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | shenmue-3-pc | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG | shenmue_iii | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|shenmue_iii_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | shenmue-iii | Epic Games Store | {{store link|Humble|shenmue-iii-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | shenmue-iii | activation, online | {{store link|Humble|shenmue-iii-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | Epic Games Store, Steam | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 878670 | Steam, online | Deluxe Edition is also available. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | shenmue-iii-pc | Steam, online | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
}}<!--<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/always-online-connection-required-for-pc.2149/|title=Shenmue Dojo - Always online connection required for PC?|date=2019-11-29}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2019-11-29|comment=Tested by putting my primary computer, a laptop, into airplane mode, which shuts down all forms of wireless connection (traditional, Bluetooth, etc.)}}</ref>-->
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Battle Rally | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Big Merry Cruise | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Story Quest Pack | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Exclusive to the Epic Games launcher for one year after release.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Shenmue3\Saved\SaveGames\Systemaa{{p|uid}}.sav}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Shenmue3\Saved\SaveGames\Systemaa{{p|uid}}.sav|{{p|localappdata}}\Shenmue3\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Shenmue3\Saved\SaveGames\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Shenmue3\Saved\SaveGames\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
{{Save game cloud syncing
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{{Save game cloud syncing  
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       = unknown
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|epic games launcher       = false
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               = true
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = unknown
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|steam cloud               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Image|Shenmue3 Settings 2.png|Second settings page.}}
 +
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1728-shenmue-iii-ultrawide-multimonitor-fov-mod/ this tool].
|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{Term|Stretched}} from 16:9.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2019-11-19}}</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{Term|Stretched}} from 16:9 in Fullscreen and {{Term|pillarboxed}} in Borderless Windowed.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2019-11-19}}</ref><br>See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] for workarounds.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  =  
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|fov notes                  = See [https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/release-shenmue-iii-retro-camera-mod.2474/ this post].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic                = limited
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = 2x-8x, based on selected preset ('''Low''', '''Normal''', '''High''', and '''Very High''' presets, respectively). '''Very Low''' preset disables anisotropic filtering.<ref name="Shenmue3_Expack3_112019">{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2019-11-20}}</ref> See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]] to customize the amount.
|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing              = limited
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = Off ('''Very Low''' preset), [[FXAA]] ('''Low''' preset), [[TAA]] ('''Normal''' preset and higher).<ref name="Shenmue3_Expack3_112019"/> See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] to disable it regardless of preset.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = No framerate cap.
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
{{Input settings
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1728-shenmue-iii-ultrawide-multimonitor-fov-mod/ Shenmue III ultrawide, multimonitor, FOV tool]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/eeovnu/shenmue_iii_superwide_multimonitor_fov_mod/|title=Shenmue III superwide, multimonitor, FOV mod|date=2019-12-24}}</ref>|fix=
|key remap                = unknown
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{{ii}} Removes {{term|pillarboxing}} and matches FOV to the vertical value of 16:9 at gameplay, reaching parity at cutscenes.
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{{++}} Supports any aspect ratio and allows for real-time FOV adjustment.
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{{--}} Requires to be launched for every game session.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Follow the related [https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/shenmue-iii-ultrawidescreen-21-9-and-32-9-hack-update-30-11-2019.2011/ Shenmue Dojo instructions] for manual file modification|ref=|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Instructions to hex edit the game executable to remove {{term|pillarboxing}} and reach FOV values similar to 16:9 '''at 21:9'''.
 +
{{++}} Persistent changes requiring no action until the game is updated.
 +
{{--}} The 32:9 FOV values result in a severe FOV increase at a number of cutscenes and when viewing the journal.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set custom AF amount|ref=<ref name="Expack3_112919"/>|fix=
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# Following the instructions included with the [[#Permanent_INI_changes|permanent INI changes]] method, add <code>r.MaxAnisotropy=16</code> to the specified file.
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# Replace <code>16</code> with your desired value. Valid values are 0, 2, 4, 8, and 16.
 +
# Save the file and continue with the instructions.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable anti-aliasing|ref=<ref name="Expack3_112919"/>|fix=
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<ol>
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<li>Following the instructions included with the [[#Permanent_INI_changes|permanent INI changes]] method, add the following lines to the specified file:
 +
<pre>r.PostProcessAAQuality=0
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r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=0</pre>
 +
</li>
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<li>Save the file and continue with the instructions.</li>
 +
</ol>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Depth of field===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field|ref=<ref name="Expack3_112919"/>|fix=
 +
# Following the instructions included with the [[#Permanent_INI_changes|permanent INI changes]] method, add <code>r.DepthOfFieldQuality=0</code> to the specified file.
 +
# Save the file and continue with the instructions.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Motion blur===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref=<ref name="Expack3_112919">{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2019-11-29}}</ref>|fix=
 +
<ol>
 +
<li>Following the instructions included with the [[#Permanent_INI_changes|permanent INI changes]] method, add the following lines to the specified file:
 +
<pre>r.MotionBlurQuality=0
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r.DefaultFeature.MotionBlur=0</pre>
 +
</li>
 +
<li> Save the file and continue with the instructions.</li>
 +
<ol>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Graphics adjustment===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify settings file|ref=<ref name="Expack3_112919"/>|fix=
 +
 
 +
# Navigate to <code>{{P|localappdata}}\Shenmue3\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\</code>
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# Open '''GameUserSettings.ini'''.
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# Modify any value(s) under <code>[ScalabilityGroups]</code> (see notes).
 +
# Save the file.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes:'''
 +
 
 +
The following is a list of valid values under <code>[ScalabilityGroups]</code>:
 +
<pre>
 +
[ScalabilityGroups]
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sg.ResolutionQuality=100.000000
 +
sg.ViewDistanceQuality=0/1/2/3
 +
sg.AntiAliasingQuality=0/1/2/3
 +
sg.ShadowQuality=0/1/2/3
 +
sg.PostProcessQuality=0/1/2/3
 +
sg.TextureQuality=0/1/2/3
 +
sg.EffectsQuality=0/1/2/3
 +
sg.FoliageQuality=0/1/2/3
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</pre>
 +
 
 +
Each setting can be individually chosen as 0, 1, 2, or 3. 0 is the lowest quality while 3 is the highest.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Image|Shenmue3 Control Settings.png|Control settings page.}}
 +
{{Input
 +
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = Horizontal axis can also be inverted.
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  = <ref name="FAQ"/>
 
|controller support notes  = <ref name="FAQ"/>
|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    = <ref name="FAQ"/>
 
|controller remap notes    = <ref name="FAQ"/>
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|invert controller y-axis notes= Horizontal axis can also be inverted.
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2019-11-19|comment=Verified by testing the game with a Microsoft Xbox One Controller with a USB cable}}</ref>
 
|xinput controllers notes  = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2019-11-19|comment=Verified by testing the game with a Microsoft Xbox One Controller with a USB cable}}</ref>
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = true
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|dualshock 4 notes        = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2019-11-19|comment=Verified by testing the game with a Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 V2 Controller with a USB cable}}</ref>
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts        = false
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers        = false
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = true
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|controller hotplug notes  = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2019-11-19|comment=Verified by hot-plugging 2 different controllers}}</ref>
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
|haptic feedback notes    =  
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|haptic feedback notes    = Toggleable.
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Shenmue3 Settings 1.png|First settings page.}}
 +
{{Image|Shenmue3 Settings 3.png|Third settings page.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Music, Effects & Voice.
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|separate volume notes    = Music, Effects, Voice.
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = 7.1<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2019-11-20|comment=Tested using Orban Loudness Meter.}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          = Toggle ON or OFF found in '''Settings Page 1'''
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|subtitles notes          = Toggleable.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
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|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation is available [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2950166432 here].
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|fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Game softlocks when saving and sleeping at 10:59 PM===
 +
{{ii}} The game can softlock when saving at 10:59 PM in-game time and immediately proceed to go to sleep.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Shenmue/comments/dzylgi/shenmue_3_1059_sleep_glitch_help/|title=r/Shenmue - Shenmue 3 1059 sleep glitch HELP!!!|date=2019-11-22}}</ref>
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          = PhysX
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = Vorbis
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = CRIWARE
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Permanent INI changes===
 +
{{ii}} Permanent INI changes can be made using '''Drogean's Custom INI kit'''.
 +
{{++}} Instructions included.
 +
{{mm}} [https://drive.google.com/open?id=15dQVr2BoXiFdYgpyOBs-1ntsrnNNPakq Download link]
 +
This allows to create a mod for the game that reads a custom engine <code>.ini</code> file you can put '''any''' console/config tweak into and have it read by the game in just a few clicks.
 +
Outside of using the [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4#Enable developer console|UE4 console enabler]] and inputting commands on every startup, this is the only known way to make them permanent.<ref name="Expack3_112919"/>
 +
 +
===Miscellaneous Mods===
 +
{{ii}}LemonHaze has compiled a series of mods at the ShenmueDojo.
 +
{{++}} Instructions included.
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/release-shenmue-iii-misc-mods-classic-camera-npc-fixes-and-more.2518 Download link]
 +
 +
These include:
 +
- Classic Camera Mod
 +
 +
- No Energy drain while running
 +
 +
- No Walk Only triggers
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 7, 8, 10<ref>[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/posts/2214421 Shenmue 3 by Ys Net - Kickstarter]</ref><ref>[https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/shenmue-3/home Shenmue III]</ref>
+
|minOS    = 7, 8, 10<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/posts/2214421|title=Shenmue 3 by Ys Net - Kickstarter|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/shenmue-3/home|title=Shenmue III|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4460 3.4 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4460 3.4 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
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|minDX    = 11
 
|minDX    = 11
 
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
 
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
 +
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-7700 3.6 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-7700 3.6 GHz
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|recDX    =  
 
|recDX    =  
 
|recaudio =  
 
|recaudio =  
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
+
|notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 07:58, 31 August 2023

Shenmue III
Shenmue III cover
Developers
Neilo
Ys Net[1]
Publishers
Deep Silver
Engines
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows November 19, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 69
OpenCritic 68
IGDB 68
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Brawler, Mini-games, Open world
Art styles Anime
Themes China, Contemporary
Series Shenmue
Shenmue III on HowLongToBeat
Shenmue III on IGDB
Shenmue III guide on StrategyWiki
Shenmue III on MobyGames
Shenmue III on Wikipedia
Shenmue
Shenmue I & II 2018
Shenmue III 2019

Key points

A controller is highly recommended for gameplay.
Graphics settings are limited to a single set of presets; further configuration is possible via a file, see Graphics adjustment.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Epic Games Launcher
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
[3]
Windows
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
Humble Store
Requires online activation
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Deluxe Edition is also available.
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Season Pass
Windows
Battle Rally
Windows
Big Merry Cruise
Windows
Story Quest Pack
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Shenmue3\Saved\SaveGames\Systemaa<user-id>.sav
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Shenmue3\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/878670/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Shenmue3\Saved\SaveGames\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/878670/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

Video

Second settings page.
Second settings page.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Use this tool.
Ultra-widescreen
Stretched from 16:9 in Fullscreen and pillarboxed in Borderless Windowed.[4]
See Ultra-widescreen for workarounds.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
See this post.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
2x-8x, based on selected preset (Low, Normal, High, and Very High presets, respectively). Very Low preset disables anisotropic filtering.[5] See Anisotropic filtering (AF) to customize the amount.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Off (Very Low preset), FXAA (Low preset), TAA (Normal preset and higher).[5] See Anti-aliasing (AA) to disable it regardless of preset.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No framerate cap.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

Ultra-widescreen

Use the Shenmue III ultrawide, multimonitor, FOV tool[6]
Removes pillarboxing and matches FOV to the vertical value of 16:9 at gameplay, reaching parity at cutscenes.
Supports any aspect ratio and allows for real-time FOV adjustment.
Requires to be launched for every game session.
Follow the related Shenmue Dojo instructions for manual file modification
Instructions to hex edit the game executable to remove pillarboxing and reach FOV values similar to 16:9 at 21:9.
Persistent changes requiring no action until the game is updated.
The 32:9 FOV values result in a severe FOV increase at a number of cutscenes and when viewing the journal.

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Set custom AF amount[7]
  1. Following the instructions included with the permanent INI changes method, add r.MaxAnisotropy=16 to the specified file.
  2. Replace 16 with your desired value. Valid values are 0, 2, 4, 8, and 16.
  3. Save the file and continue with the instructions.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Disable anti-aliasing[7]
  1. Following the instructions included with the permanent INI changes method, add the following lines to the specified file:
    r.PostProcessAAQuality=0
    r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=0
  2. Save the file and continue with the instructions.

Depth of field

Disable depth of field[7]
  1. Following the instructions included with the permanent INI changes method, add r.DepthOfFieldQuality=0 to the specified file.
  2. Save the file and continue with the instructions.

Motion blur

Disable motion blur[7]
  1. Following the instructions included with the permanent INI changes method, add the following lines to the specified file:
    r.MotionBlurQuality=0
    r.DefaultFeature.MotionBlur=0
  2. Save the file and continue with the instructions.

Graphics adjustment

Modify settings file[7]
  1. Navigate to %LOCALAPPDATA%\Shenmue3\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
  2. Open GameUserSettings.ini.
  3. Modify any value(s) under [ScalabilityGroups] (see notes).
  4. Save the file.

Notes:

The following is a list of valid values under [ScalabilityGroups]:

[ScalabilityGroups]
sg.ResolutionQuality=100.000000
sg.ViewDistanceQuality=0/1/2/3
sg.AntiAliasingQuality=0/1/2/3
sg.ShadowQuality=0/1/2/3
sg.PostProcessQuality=0/1/2/3
sg.TextureQuality=0/1/2/3
sg.EffectsQuality=0/1/2/3
sg.FoliageQuality=0/1/2/3

Each setting can be individually chosen as 0, 1, 2, or 3. 0 is the lowest quality while 3 is the highest.

Input

Control settings page.
Control settings page.

Audio

First settings page.
First settings page.
Third settings page.
Third settings page.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Effects, Voice.
Surround sound
7.1[11]
Subtitles
Toggleable.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Fan translation is available here.
Spanish

Issues unresolved

Game softlocks when saving and sleeping at 10:59 PM

The game can softlock when saving at 10:59 PM in-game time and immediately proceed to go to sleep.[12]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Audio Vorbis
Cutscenes CRIWARE

Permanent INI changes

Permanent INI changes can be made using Drogean's Custom INI kit.
Instructions included.
Download link

This allows to create a mod for the game that reads a custom engine .ini file you can put any console/config tweak into and have it read by the game in just a few clicks. Outside of using the UE4 console enabler and inputting commands on every startup, this is the only known way to make them permanent.[7]

Miscellaneous Mods

LemonHaze has compiled a series of mods at the ShenmueDojo.
Instructions included.
Download link

These include: - Classic Camera Mod

- No Energy drain while running

- No Walk Only triggers

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8, 10[13][14]
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-4460 3.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 50 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.20.3.0[1][2]
  2. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/878670/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (878670) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Shenmue III Kickstarter" - last accessed on 91-04-2018
  2. Verified by User:Mastan on 2021-12-17
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Shenmue 3
  4. Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2019-11-19
  5. 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-11-20
  6. Shenmue III superwide, multimonitor, FOV mod - last accessed on 2019-12-24
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-11-29
  8. Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2019-11-19
    Verified by testing the game with a Microsoft Xbox One Controller with a USB cable
  9. Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2019-11-19
    Verified by testing the game with a Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 V2 Controller with a USB cable
  10. Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2019-11-19
    Verified by hot-plugging 2 different controllers
  11. Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-11-20
    Tested using Orban Loudness Meter.
  12. r/Shenmue - Shenmue 3 1059 sleep glitch HELP!!! - last accessed on 2019-11-22
  13. Shenmue 3 by Ys Net - Kickstarter - last accessed on May 2023
  14. Shenmue III - last accessed on May 2023