Shenmue 3 Publishing Rights Transferred to ININ Games, Teasing Future Possibilities

The new publisher hints at plans to expand the game's reach and continue the legacy of the Shenmue series.

ININ Games has acquired the publishing rights for Shenmue 3 from Deep Silver, aligning with the series' 25th anniversary and the game's fifth anniversary.
The publisher has teased upcoming announcements, suggesting potential new developments for Shenmue 3 and the broader series.
ININ Games is known for bringing Japanese games to new platforms, fueling speculation about Shenmue 3's availability on additional consoles like Nintendo Switch or Xbox.
Developer Ys Net, led by series creator Yu Suzuki, expressed excitement about the partnership and ININ's commitment to honoring the series' legacy.
While no concrete plans for Shenmue 4 have been announced, ININ's statement that 'the story of Shenmue is far from over' has reignited hope among fans for the continuation of the saga.