Description

Following the events of Shenmue II, Ryo Hazuki has reached Guilin in search for his father's killer, Lan Di. There he met Ling Shenhua, a mysterious girl who previously appeared in his dreams. After learning the legend of her village which has foretold a united path between them, they embark on a new journey which will reveal their shared destinies.

Characters including Shenhua and Lan Di will return, with a new antagonist Niao Sun. Stretch goals include a Rapport System (at $3.2 million), which governs changes in Shenhua's actions depending on Ryo's conversations with or actions towards her, and a Character Perspective System (at $5 million), which will highlight different characters' personalities. According to Yu Suzuki, if it raises $10 million, "a much larger, completely open world will be yours to explore.