Ys Net announces that preorders are underway for the PC edition of Shenmue III. Preorders are underway on this website, and the news is accompanied by a press kit with some new screenshots. Though gamers grow more resistant to preorders as they occasionally disappoint, but they say this is by popular demand:

On December 15, Ys Net Inc., headed by Yu Suzuki, began taking pre-orders for the PC version of Shenmue III through its official game site, Shenmue.link.

Responding to the many requests for a PC version pre-order option, the Slacker Backer Campaign at Shenmue.link is accepting Shenmue III PC version pre-orders today, coming after the finalization of agreements by affiliated parties. Sales from the PC Slacker Backer campaign will go towards Stretch Goals, adding more content to the game.

Development Progress
R&D for various game elements is on course as the development team shifts its focus towards production. Main game scenarios are nearing completion, motion capture tests are well under way, and voicing tests with the cast have begun. Yu Suzuki and the production staff are happy to say they are enjoying the work as they continue to diligently make progress on the mini-games, events, and battles.

Comment from Yu Suzuki
“I have been absorbed in developing the game and I stay in the studio all night time to time. My life is all about Shenmue day and night.”