Shenmue II, released on October 29, 2002, for the Microsoft Xbox in North America, is a groundbreaking action-adventure game developed by Sega AM2 and directed by Yu Suzuki. Originally a Dreamcast title, this Xbox port, published by Microsoft Game Studios, follows teenage martial artist Ryo Hazuki as he arrives in Hong Kong in 1987 to avenge his father’s murder by Lan Di and uncover the Phoenix Mirror’s secrets. Spanning chapters 3–5 of the Shenmue saga, the game immerses players in a living open world, from Kowloon’s bustling streets to Guilin’s serene mountains, with a day-and-night system, variable weather, and NPCs with daily schedules. Shenmue II pioneered quick-time events (QTEs) and sandbox exploration, influencing modern gaming.