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Buy Shadow Warrior 3 | Pre-Order Bundle | Xbox

The Shadow Warrior 3 Pre-Order Bundle includes: • Shadow Warrior [Full Game] • Shadow Warrior 2 [Full Game] • Limited Edition Katana Skin [DLC] Pre-order Shadow Warrior 3 and get instant access to the first two games in the series, Shadow Warrior and Shadow Warrior 2. Additionally, a...

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Release date​

3/1/2022

 

[Con-Z-epT]

This is how you should announce a release date! Not years ahead!

So close. As if there wasn't enough games in that time frame already.

 

[DGrayson]

I still need to play part 2. Loved part 1.

 

[Bartski]

So close. As if there wasn't enough games in that time frame already.

Right? Another one I was about to get day one but nope. At this point I have some much gaming backlog from Q1 I'll be stuffed all summer.

 

[GymWolf]

Praise the Wang

 

[The Skull]

Shit. Better get part 2 done.

 

[Knightime_X]

wow short notice.
Been holding off finishing 1 and playing 2 until 3's release date is announced that way I can play them together.
better get crackin!

 

[CuteFaceJay]

Nice, Can't wait to play this, Loved 2 with all the crazy action and more guns than the Matrix

 

[Concern]

Tried out the first one and couldn't get into it. Not sure why these are so hyped.

 

[Kadve]

I still need to play part 2. Loved part 1.

Beware though that its very different and (in my mind at least, possibly a minority) much, much worse. Gone is the tight linear storytelling of the first in favor of a generic open world game with loot and crafting that barely has a story.

 

[The Cockatrice]

february and end of february is already better than the whole 2021 year. fucking hell.

 

[VN1X]

This is how you should announce a release date! Not years ahead!

So close. As if there wasn't enough games in that time frame already.

Huh? But they DID announce it years ahead lol. In 2020 to be exact.

Anyway I hope it will run okay on my old ass PC.

 

[Con-Z-epT]

Huh? But they DID announce it years ahead lol. In 2020 to be exact.

Anyway I hope it will run okay on my old ass PC.

I thought that the exact release date wasn't known before.

 

[VN1X]

I thought that the exact release date wasn't known before.

Well they've had to delay it twice iirc. Once with a short trailer even hehe.

 

[Con-Z-epT]

Well they've had to delay it twice iirc. Once with a short trailer even hehe.

So they said the year of the supposed release, delayed it and are now giving us the hopefully correct, final and precise date? Still better.

 

[GymWolf]

Tried out the first one and couldn't get into it. Not sure why these are so hyped.

2 is fairly better.

 

[GymWolf]

Beware though that its very different and (in my mind at least, possibly a minority) much, much worse. Gone is the tight linear storytelling of the first in favor of a generic open world game with loot and crafting that barely has a story.

Story is ridicolous in both games, but shooting, weapons and enemy variety are much better in the second one.

It is not even open world, you chose the location for every mission.

 

[Gameplaylover]

Part 1 was great, but i hated part 2.

 

[ClanOfNone]

Sorry Wang, but that's still Elden Ring time. I'll pick it up on sale, like I did with the first two.

 

[Putonahappyface]

I'm only intrested in Horizon Forbidden West out of February's huge release schedule. I have no back log so might give Shadow Warrior 3 a look. I'm 99.9% sure I'm picking up Mass Effect Legendary Edition.

 

[Low Moral Fibre]

Hopefully I can find a free 500 hours in February then.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Not a very fortunate release date with Q1 being packed with games, but I wish them all the best. I still have Shadow Warrior 2 on my wishlist, but I'll get it eventually.

 

[Bramble]

Hope the game doesn't bomb between everything else releasing around that time. Would be wiser to release in April or May.

 

[winjer]

Confirmed for 1st March

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Flying Wild Hog's latest adventure looks to be its craziest yet. Take a look at everything you should know before jumping in.

 

[Vaelka]

Damn I forgot this series even existed lol.
The other games were a ton of fun tho, having a game that doesn't take itself ultra seriously is a breath of fresh air.

 

[Classicrockfan]

Weird it’s not getting a ps5 xbox series x upgrade.

 

[coffinbirth]

I still need to play part 2. Loved part 1.

Same.
Clicked to say exactly this.

 

[shubik]

Game looks great but the timing could not be worse. When am I supposed to play this? I´m currently still in the early stages of Dying light 2. On the 18th I have to drop everything and start Horizen. 2 weeks later my life will be consumed with Gran Turismo. Besides that, I have to get Sifu and Elden Ring... HOOOOOWWWW

 

[Hydroxy]

I heard that Shadow Warrior 3 will take 500 hours to complete 60 times so there's a lot of gameplay to be had

 

[VN1X]

Took it off my wishlist when I found out that the previous VA got canned. I know its super petty but there's so many other games to play now anyway so I'll wait for it to go on sale later this year.

 

[chixdiggit]

Love this series. It's just a lot of fun to play.
I hope it doesn't get overlooked too much with all the big games being released around it. Studios like Flying Wild Hog need the support.

 

[Beer Baelly]

Weird it’s not getting a ps5 xbox series x upgrade.

Wait what. How. I'm waiting for a sale anyway. Didn't like part 2 as much

 

[winjer]

Shadow Warrior 3 PC Requirements​

MINIMUM:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 7
• Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 (4 * 3400) or equivalent. Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200) or equivalent.
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Radeon R7 260X (2048 VRAM) or equivalent. GeForce GTX 760 (2048 VRAM) or equivalent.
• Storage: 31 GB available space
• Additional Notes: The Minimum Specification listed allows gameplay experience at 30 FPS on average while using Low graphical settings and 1080p resolution.

RECOMMENDED:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (8 * 3200) or equivalent. Intel Core i7-6950X (10 * 3000) or equivalent.
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Radeon RX 5700 (8192 VRAM) or equivalent. GeForce GTX 1080 (8192 MB) or equivalent.
• Storage: 31 GB available space
• Additional Notes: The Recommended Specification listed allows gameplay experience at 60 FPS on average while using High graphical settings and 1080p resolution.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Check out an extended look at a new mission from Shadow Warrior 3 - the Dragon’s Nest! Our hero and his chatty companion are on the hunt for the dragon that was accidentally let into our dimension at the end of the last game and, more specifically, one of its eggs that can be weaponized to defeat it.

 

[zcaa0g]

Maps look cool, but the enemies look stupid. I know the series is silly, but these enemies look out of place even compared to the prior two releases.

 

[moniker]

Recasting the main character VA to cater to the woke crowd kind of killed my interest in this game.

 

[Lukaku's First Touch]

Maps look cool, but the enemies look stupid. I know the series is silly, but these enemies look out of place even compared to the prior two releases.

Agreed, game is looking more like serious sam than shadow warrior.

 

[anthony2690]

Weird it’s not getting a ps5 xbox series x upgrade.

It does have a series X version.
On the store it is marked as series X/S enhanced/smart delivery.

 

[oldergamer]

This is how you should announce a release date! Not years ahead!

So close. As if there wasn't enough games in that time frame already.

This was announced years ago and pretty sure its been delayed a few times

 

[Con-Z-epT]

This was announced years ago and pretty sure its been delayed a few times

I was already proven wrong but thanks again.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Shadow Warrior 3 is more than just a step up from its predecessor – it's ultimately a different direction that still maintains the series' penchant for humor and bloodshed.

If an action-packed, no-frills first person shooter that doesn't take itself too seriously sounds like a good time, then this may be worth a look. If nothing else, it's a fun pit-stop in a year packed with massive experiences.

 

[OZ9000]

Looks like Doom Eternal set in China. I'm interested.

It's also quite cool how each iteration of the game is dramatically different from each other.

 

[SpongebobSquaredance]

games receives underwhelming to decent reviews, but honestly, the game kicks ass. It's super fun. If you have any desire for something overthetop, this game fits the shoe, and it fits the shoe very well.

as per usual, gman is spot on:

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Spoiler: Shadow Warrior 2 & 3 Spoilers For Those Who Finished

I thought the girl who sealed the shadow realm in the second game at the end turned into that giant dragon but there doesn't seem to be mention of that in the third game. It's like that whole plot line got swept under the rug or something.

 

[funkygunther]

In a lot of ways it’s a step back from the prequels, but it looks great and runs like butter. The shooting gameplay is fantastic and that’s lucky because there’s not much to this game outside of that. Traversal is serviceable outside of the raft mission. Some great enemy designs, just too few of them. For a short game it’s super repetitive, and the last boss really underwhelming.

A very lightweight game, glad I played it free on PS Now.