While Shenmue 4 remains in perpetuity, Ys Net is working with ININ Games to bring the third game in the series to contemporary platforms. Shenmue 3 Enhanced will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo platforms.
Those who purchased the original version on PS4 and PC can upgrade to the new version. Further details weren’t provided, and a release date also remains unknown. As for Shenmue 3 Enhanced’s other features, you can expect improved visuals, more characters in Niaowu, faster load times and 4K textures (leading to more detailed characters and environments).
There will also be Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR support alongside a classic camera perspective based on the first two games. Various gameplay improvements, such as skipping dialogue and cutscenes, fewer “money barriers” in progression, alerts on things to purchase, and more, can also be expected. Of course, players can turn these off to experience the game’s systems in their original form.
Stay tuned for more details on Shenmue 3 Enhanced and check out our review of the original (which performed below expectations, per publisher Deep Silver).