“Shenmue is very much alive.”
The culprit behind the recent viral but very much fake Shenmue 4 trailer has apologized for creating false AI footage of the franchise’s fictional fourth game.
In a post on fan forum ShenmueDojo, the creator, under the alias “JustAFan1,” issued an apology for misleading the internet β just days after

It’s always interesting to see the creativity in fan-made content, even when it surprises us. It’s great to hear that Shenmue is still alive in the community’s hearts! Thanks for sharing this perspective.
Absolutely, fan creativity can be a double-edged sword! It often sparks excitement and discussion, but can also lead to disappointment when expectations aren’t met. Itβs fascinating how passionate the Shenmue community is, and I hope this energy continues to inspire future projects, whether official or fan-made.
but it can also lead to disappointment when expectations aren’t met. It’s interesting how passionate fans can be about projects like Shenmue; it shows just how much the community cares about the franchise. Hopefully, this incident will inspire more genuine fan-created content in the future!