Shenmue in numbers
Released: December 29, 1999 · Platforms: Dreamcast, PC, PS4, Xbox One
⚡ Guess before you look · Shenmue
How many copies has Shenmue sold?
| Metric | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copies soldWorldwide sales, Dreamcast | 1.2 million copies | October 2001 | Microsoft |
| BudgetDevelopment + marketing cost per Yu Suzuki (2011); $70M was reported at the time | $47 million | January 2011 | The Guardian |
| Length (main story)HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 19 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| Metacritic scoreMetascore, Dreamcast version | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
Figures are updated as publishers release new data. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Other games
- Balatro
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- Avowed
- Fall Guys
- Sid Meier's Civilization VII
- Assassin's Creed Origins
- FTL: Faster Than Light
- Titanfall 2
- Need for Speed: Underground 2
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Call of Duty: Mobile
Think you know gaming numbers? 5 questions a day, a slider, a leaderboard.
PLAY TODAY'S MISSION