Yu Suzuki and ININ Games Announce Shenmue III Enhanced
Officially Unveiling at Gamescom 2025 +
The most refined version of Ryo Hazuki’s epic journey – on new platforms with new features, enhanced visuals and much more
Stuttgart, 18th August, 2025: Legendary game creator Yu Suzuki and publisher ININ Games proudly announce Shenmue III Enhanced, the upgraded edition of the acclaimed adventure that stays true to its roots while adding modern improvements. Featuring overhauled visuals, performance boosts, and quality-of-life updates, Shenmue III Enhanced is the ultimate way to experience Ryo’s story – coming to PC, PS5, with the game releasing for the first time onXbox Series S & X and with Nintendo (TBC).
4K Texture Uplift – Refined, more detailed environments and characters.
DLSS/FSR Support – High-quality upscaling without sacrificing performance (supported platforms only).
Increased NPC Density – The city village Niaowu feels more alive with more characters populating the streets.
Classic Camera Mode – An optional camera perspective inspired by Shenmue I & II, alongside the modern view.
Gameplay Tweaks – Optional stamina system adjustments, health restoration before fights, and reduced money barriers for smoother progression.
Improved Interactions – Cutscene and conversation skip options, expanded QTE timing window for more accessible gameplay.
Menu & UX Enhancements – Streamlined navigation and helpful purchase alerts.
Optionality First – All major changes can be toggled to preserve the original experience for purists.
Step back into Ryo Hazuki’s world, which is now more vibrant, more responsive, and more accessible than ever, guided by Yu Suzuki’s vision.
Platforms: Shenmue III Enhanced will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo and PC (Steam & Epic Games Store).
Owners of the original Shenmue III on PS4 and PC will be offered an upgrade path to the Enhanced Edition, with details coming soon.
For more information, visit ININGAMES.COM
About YsNet YS NET Inc. is an independent development studio founded by innovative game creator Yu Suzuki in 2008 after his career at SEGA. In 2015, Ys Net announced the Shenmue III project on Kickstarter, which led to two Guinness World Records, including the fastest $1 million pledged for a crowdfunded game. Shenmue III was released in 2019 for fans all over the world.
About ININ Games
ININ Games is a leading publisher of high-quality retro and arcade video games, bringing classics from the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s to modern platforms – faithfully restored, reimagined, or continued with brand-new sequels. Dedicated to preserving digital gaming heritage, ININ enhances titles with technical improvements, new features, and quality-of-life options while retaining their original charm. Collaborations with Sega, Taito, Irem, Natsume, and Yu Suzuki have revived legendary series such as Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble, Shenmue, and Turrican. Active worldwide, ININ releases both physical and digital editions, and is rated by Metacritic as Germany’s highest-ranked publisher for exceptional quality and cultural value.
