Sony has just confirmed that now that the Kickstarter goal has been reached they are in fact helping with funding and development of Shenmue 3

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ReimTime said:
I still have a lot of questions. The kickstarter was just to gauge interest? And they made a deal to help out AFTER the goal was reached?

Basically, sony is partnering with 'em to make the game after the kickstarter goal was reached. So yes.