https://wccftech.com/shenmue-4-yu-suzuki-vows-to-finish-story/

Yesterday Shenmue III finally arrived after nearly two decades of foiled attempts to continue the series. Ah, but this isn’t the end of the story – series mastermind Yu Suzuki has said he’s going to need four or five games to wrap up his epic, but is that at all realistic? Will Ryo Hazuki’s adventures ever be seen through to the end? That remains to be seen, but Suzuki vowed to do his best to make it happen in a letter to fans included in Shenmue III’s credits…

To all the fans who have waited many years for Shenmue III, and to all of the crowdfunding backers who have made this game possible: This project would not exist without your love, support, and the connections we’ve made along the way. With profound appreciation for all that you have done, I am happy to finally present to you Shenmue III.