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Shenmue I & II launching for PS4, Xbox One, PC on August 21st, 2018

While we’re very patiently waiting for Shenmue III, the Shenmue I & II re-release for the PS4, Xbox One and PC is seemingly  coming along pretty well and finally has a solid release date: August 21st, 2018.

The Dreamcast classic isn’t quite getting the remaster or remake treatment and still looks decidedly Dreamcast-y, but for under $30 for both groundbreaking, beloved Sega titles bundled together, we’re okay with that. Those who are planning to pre-order from digital storefronts there’s currently a 10% discount.

Oh and we have a new pre-order trailer and a set of screens/box art too

Read on.

Shenmue I & II Pre-order Trailer:

Shenmue I & II screens/art:

SEGA Europe Ltd. are pleased to reveal that the pioneering epic saga Shenmue I & II will launch both physically and digitally on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with a digital-only PC release via Steam on August 21, 2018. To celebrate the announcement, SEGA has unveiled a brand-new trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_xPfHP0dY

From today, Shenmue I & II is available to pre-order digitally on PSN, Xbox Marketplace and Steam with a 10% discount ahead of its launch on August 21, 2018. Shenmue I & II is also available to pre-order now from SEGA approved digital retailers*. The physical edition is available to pre-order from US and EMEA retailers** and comes complete with a double-sided poster starring fan-favourite characters from the hit saga as well as reversible cover art featuring original artwork.

Since their original releases, Shenmue I & II have established a passionate following and are revered as one of gaming’s greatest series of all time. These revolutionary masterpieces deliver a gripping story of retribution as Ryo Hazuki sets out to avenge his father’s death and attempts to unravel the secrets behind a mysterious artefact known as the Dragon Mirror.

This is the definitive version of these all-time classics and will be the best Shenmue experience to date. The re-release will contain all-new modernised features including fully scalable screen resolution, choice of modern or classic control schemes, PC graphics options, an updated user interface and the option to enjoy either the original Japanese or English voiceovers.

For all the latest information on Shenmue I & II, head over to: https://shenmue.sega.com/

For more information about SEGA and any of its products, please visit www.sega.co.uk. You can also follow us on Twitter and the Steam publisher page as well as like us on Facebook.

*Please check here for an exhaustive list of digital retailers and more details as to what constitutes a SEGA approved retailer.

**Please check with local retailers for details.

Paul Bryant

Staff Writer

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