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|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}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|shenmue-iii|68}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Brawler, Mini-games, Open world }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Anime }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | China, Contemporary}}
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{{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 =
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|official site= http://shenmue.link/
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|hltb        = 26766
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|strategywiki = Shenmue III
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|mobygames    = shenmue-iii
 
|wikipedia    = Shenmue III
 
|wikipedia    = Shenmue III
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Shenmue}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{ii}} A controller is highly recommended for gameplay.
 
{{ii}} A controller is highly recommended for gameplay.
{{--}} Graphics settings are limited to a single set of presets; further configuration can be adjusted via a file, see [[#Graphics adjustment|Graphics adjustment]].
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{{--}} 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]
  
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Epic Games Store | <ref name="FAQ">[https://shenmue3.deepsilver.com/en.html#faq Shenmue 3]</ref> | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Epic Games Store | <ref name="FAQ">[https://shenmue3.deepsilver.com/en.html#faq Shenmue 3]</ref> | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | shenmue-3 | Epic Games Store, Online | Requires a constant Internet connection.<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> Deluxe Edition is also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | shenmue-3 | Epic Games Store | Deluxe Edition is also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | shenmue-3-pc | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3855-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3855-2|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | 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 }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | shenmue-iii-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | shenmue-iii | Epic Games Store | {{store link|Humble|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| Steam | 878670 | Steam | Deluxe Edition is also available. | | Windows }}
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}}
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{{ii}} All versions (excluding GOG) require {{DRM|offline=no}}.<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>
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Battle Rally | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Big Merry Cruise | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Story Quest Pack | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Exclusive to the Epic Games launcher for one year after release.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===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                =  
 
|discord                =  
 
|discord notes          =  
 
|discord notes          =  
 
|epic games store      = false
 
|epic games store      = false
 
|epic games store notes =  
 
|epic games store notes =  
|gog galaxy            =  
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|gog galaxy            = true
 
|gog galaxy notes      =  
 
|gog galaxy notes      =  
 
|origin                =  
 
|origin                =  
 
|origin notes          =  
 
|origin notes          =  
|steam cloud            = unknown
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|steam cloud            = false
 
|steam cloud notes      =  
 
|steam cloud notes      =  
 
|uplay                  =  
 
|uplay                  =  
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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            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|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 [https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/shenmue-iii-ultrawidescreen-21-9-hack.2011/ this post] for a workaround.
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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                        = false
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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                = true
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|anisotropic                = limited
|anisotropic notes          = 2x-8x, based on selected preset ('''Low''', '''Normal''', '''High''', and '''Very High''' presets, respectively). '''Very Low''' preset disables [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|anisotropic filtering]].<ref name="Shenmue3_Expack3_112019">{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2019-11-20}}</ref>
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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|Anisotropic filtering]] to customize the amount.
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = limited
|antialiasing notes        = Off ('''Very Low''' preset), [[FXAA]] ('''Low''' preset), [[TAA]] ('''Normal''' preset and higher)<ref name="Shenmue3_Expack3_112019"/>
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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.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
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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=
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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.
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}}
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{{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=
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{{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.
 +
}}
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering]]===
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{{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.
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# Save the file and continue with the instructions.
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing_(AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable anti-aliasing|ref=<ref name="Expack3_112919"/>|fix=
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<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.PostProcessAAQuality=0
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r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=0</pre>
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</li>
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<li>Save the file and continue with the instructions.</li>
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</ol>
 +
}}
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===Depth of field===
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field|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.DepthOfFieldQuality=0</code> to the specified file.
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# Save the file and continue with the instructions.
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}}
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===Motion blur===
 
===Motion blur===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref=<ref name="Expack3_112919">{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2019-11-29}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref=<ref name="Expack3_112919">{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2019-11-29}}</ref>|fix=
# Following the instructions included with the [[#Permanent_INI_changes|permanent INI changes]] method, add the following lines to the specified file:
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<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
 
<pre>r.MotionBlurQuality=0
 
r.DefaultFeature.MotionBlur=0</pre>
 
r.DefaultFeature.MotionBlur=0</pre>
# Save the file and continue with the instructions.
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</li>
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<li> Save the file and continue with the instructions.</li>
 +
<ol>
 +
}}
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===Graphics adjustment===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify settings file|ref=<ref name="Expack3_112919"/>|fix=
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 +
# 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>
 +
 
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Each setting can be individually chosen as 0, 1, 2, or 3. 0 is the lowest quality while 3 is the highest.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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>
 
|controller hotplug notes  = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2019-11-19|comment=Verified by hot-plugging 2 different controllers}}</ref>
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
|haptic feedback notes    = Togglable.
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|haptic feedback notes    = Toggleable.
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 
|language  = Simplified Chinese
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|interface = true
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Traditional Chinese
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
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===Game softlocks when saving and sleeping at 10:59 PM===
 
===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>
 
{{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>
 
 
==Issues resolved==
 
===Graphics adjustment===
 
Go to:
 
 
User/appdata/local/Shenmue3/Saved/Config/WindowsNoEditor/GameUserSettings
 
 
 
You can edit settings such as:
 
 
<pre>
 
[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
 
</pre>
 
 
Each setting can be individually chosen as 0, 1, 2, or 3. 0 is the lowest quality while 3 is the highest.
 
 
 
===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 lets you 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 your commands on every startup, this is the only way to make them permanent.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2019-11-29}}</ref>
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|anticheat notes  =  
 
|anticheat notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
===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==

Revision as of 13:46, 20 November 2020

Shenmue III
Shenmue III cover
Developers
Neilo
Ys Net[1]
Publishers
Deep Silver
Engines
Unreal Engine 4[1]
Release dates
Windows November 19, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 69
OpenCritic 68
IGDB 68
Taxonomy
Monetization 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
[2]
Windows
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Humble Store
Epic Games Launcher
Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
All versions (excluding GOG) require a constant internet connection for all game modes.[3][4]

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 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Shenmue3\Saved\SaveGames\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/878670/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

Video settings

Second settings page.
Second settings page.

Template:Video settings

Ultra-widescreen

Use the Shenmue III ultrawide, multimonitor, FOV tool[5]
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

Set custom AF amount[6]
  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[6]
  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[6]
  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[6]
  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[6]
  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 settings

Control settings page.
Control settings page.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

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

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Brazilian Portuguese
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.[7]

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.[6]

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[8][9]
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. 1.0 1.1 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. Shenmue 3
  3. Shenmue Dojo - Always online connection required for PC? - last accessed on 2019-11-29
  4. Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-11-29
    Tested by putting my primary computer, a laptop, into airplane mode, which shuts down all forms of wireless connection (traditional, Bluetooth, etc.)
  5. Shenmue III superwide, multimonitor, FOV mod - last accessed on 2019-12-24
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-11-29
  7. r/Shenmue - Shenmue 3 1059 sleep glitch HELP!!! - last accessed on 2019-11-22
  8. Shenmue 3 by Ys Net - Kickstarter
  9. Shenmue III