Shenmue III Enhanced Coming to Consoles, PC

ININ Games and developer Ys Net have revealed Shenmue III Enhanced, an upgraded edition of the 2019 action RPG. While no release date has been confirmed, the game is expected to release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo platforms.

Players can expect a host of upgrades, including graphical enhancements, cutscene improvements, rebalanced gameplay, and more. Additionally, players who own Shenmue III on PlayStation 4 or PC will be able to upgrade to the enhanced edition, with details to be revealed at a later date. Check out the specific changes in Shenmue III Enhanced below, sourced from ININ Games:

• 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 (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.

Shenmue III Enhanced places players in the shoes of protagonist Ryo Hazuki, a young martial artist determined to avenge the murder of his father. In this third instalment, he seeks to uncover the truth behind an artifact known as the Phoenix Mirror and its connection to his father’s murderer. The investigation leads him to the picturesque hills and valleys of rural China, where towns and villages hold clues for the finding.

Shenmue III Screenshots

Shenmue III was originally released to deeply mixed results five years ago. I’m curious to see if enhancing the original title across all aspects could help its perception going forward. Regardless, fans of the series and this entry will no doubt be pleased about another way to experience its peaks and valleys once more.

If you’re curious about what RPGFan thought of Shenmue III, feel free to check out our review, penned by RPGFan alumnus Alana Hagues.

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