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Press release:
Stuttgart, 19th February, 2026: Following the initial seismic announcement in August 2025, the communication around Shenmue III Enhanced officially resumes today with a wave of new information and the release of the very first trailer. This is the real mccoy, no imitations! The response to the original announcement was nothing short of amazing!

It is now officially confirmed that Shenmue III Enhanced will be released on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will be available as a full physical cartridge release. Also revealed: The new gorgeous cover art for the standard edition, that can be pre-ordered as of now.

The newly released, eye-catching, trailer shows first footage of the Enhanced game. In addition, there will be a Special Edition and a Collector’s Edition, both of which are available for pre-order starting today. Fans can look forward to a special message from Yu Suzuki, who personally addresses the community in the trailer. Much more information, including the exact release date, will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Alongside the new information, the first trailer also premieres the official cover artworks for Shenmue III Enhanced, offering fans an early look at the visual identity of the game across its different editions and platforms.

The Key Enhancements for the game have already been revealed, but here they are again:

Enhanced Graphics & Performance – Sharper textures, richer details, faster load times, and smoother gameplay.

4K Texture Uplift – Refined, more detailed environments and characters.

DLSS/FSR Support – High-quality upscaling without sacrificing performance

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.

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.