Unless you are a Kickstarter backer of Shenmue III who shelled out at least $60 in support of the project, you aren't guaranteed a physical copy of the game when it eventually is released.

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While the game will be available for purchase digitally on both PC and PS4, Ys Net can't confirm it will be available at retailers as a disc-based product. "Whether Shenmue 3 will be available for retail or not is currently unconfirmed," the company told VG247 via email.Yu Suzuki's upcoming Shenmue II followup has found a lot of success through crowdfunding, solidifying its place as one of Kickstarter's top 10 successes . If this third installment does end up being a massive hit, there's a good chance we'll see a fourth entry How important is a disc-based version of Shenmue III to you? Did you shell out $60 to meet the reward tier requirements for a hard copy, or have you fully embraced a digital-centric future? Let us know in the comments.

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