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Yu Suzuki only has one option to complete the Shenmue series and that is to rely on crowdfunding again, one where he is able to secure funds to complete the entire series in the 1 or 2 more games he desires. There's less possibility of a publisher or major companies like Sony coming in to help fund the game than was the case with Shenmue 3 because I feel like the excitement for a new game is relatively low and nobody wants to invest into something niche and not profitable. Shenmue 3 was infamous. Shenmue 4 will never be held in the same regard.
Crowdfunding works for niche games like Shenmue and this time he may be able to put focus on story development and the grand finale instead of making the mistake he did with 3.
If you look at the possibilities, there is only one. Create a Kickstarter again and see if there's still enough support, otherwise it will either never happen and if you look at how divided the fanbase already is Shenmue will just vanish into complete obscurity.
Crowdfunding works for niche games like Shenmue and this time he may be able to put focus on story development and the grand finale instead of making the mistake he did with 3.
If you look at the possibilities, there is only one. Create a Kickstarter again and see if there's still enough support, otherwise it will either never happen and if you look at how divided the fanbase already is Shenmue will just vanish into complete obscurity.