In the newest blog update to Ys.Net, Yu Suzuki disclosed that development for Shenmue III has entered its final stages, and that new videos will be published for public viewing early next year. Work on Shenmue III is gradually shifting from development to the production, though the development team is also still working hard on motion capture and voice acting tests.
As the release of the long-awaited entry into the Shenmue franchise nears, the new media to be released next year will offer viewers a chance to observe development progress and ascertain what the final product may be like.
New media releases have been inconsistent; the recent update on music for Shenmue III was itself filmed during the past summer. Nevertheless, we can probably expect a heavy promotional push within the coming year.
In the meantime, the blog update also contains three new screenshots! View them below.