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Shenmue III Enhanced Unveiled for PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo and PC

Overhauled visuals, performance boosts plus legacy-preserving toggles headline the announcement with release timing plus upgrade details forthcoming

Overview

  • ININ Games and YS NET announced Shenmue III Enhanced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo platforms alongside a PC release via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
  • The upgrade features 4K texture uplift, DLSS/FSR support and performance optimizations that deliver faster load times and smoother frame rates.
  • Quality-of-life enhancements include increased NPC density in Niaowu, an optional classic camera mode, expanded interaction skips and streamlined menu navigation.
  • An “Optionality First” approach lets players toggle major updates to preserve the original Shenmue III experience for purists.
  • No release date has been set, upgrade-path mechanics for existing PS4 and PC owners will be detailed later and which Nintendo hardware will be supported is still to be confirmed.