Ys Net and ININ Games have kickstarted the marketing behind Shenmue 3 Enhanced by releasing a brand new pre-order trailer for the game. The companies have also confirmed that it will be coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with that last console also getting a full physical cartridge release. The minute-long trailer, which you can check out below, features a message from franchise creator Yu Suzuki, thanking Shenmue fans for having supported the latest entry for so many years.
“Thank you deeply for supporting Shenmue 3 all this time,” he said. “We plan to release Shenmue 3 Enhanced on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox and PC this year.” He went on to confirm that all the physical versions are now available for pre-order through the ININ Games store. “I hope Shenmue can once again reach your hearts. Thank you, always, for walking this path with us,” he continued
While the console versions include what you would expect – discs with the game along with physical copies – the Special Edition release for the PC version will only feature a Steam Key, along with a Special Edition box that includes a “The Definitive History of Shenmue” documentary Blu-ray disc, and an art book showcasing the making of Shenmue 3.
PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2 will also be getting a Collector’s Edition, which includes all of the Special Edition’s goodies, along with a figurine of protagonist Ryo Hazuki practicing his martial arts skills against a wooden block, and a keychain of Ryo hanging out next to a forklift, among other things.
Shenmue 3 Enhanced was originally unveiled all the way back in August 2025. At the time, Ys Net had confirmed that those who had already bought the PS4 or PC version of the original Shenmue 3 release could upgrade to the Enhanced release through their respective online stores.
As its name might imply, it brings in a number of enhancements, including sharper visuals, smoother performance, 4K textures for more detailed environments and characters, increased NPC density, a classic camera mode as a callback to Shenmue and Shenmue 2, tweaks to the gameplay, improved interactions, and enhancements to the UX. The PC version of the game will also feature support for Nvidia’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR for high-quality image upscaling.
Shenmue 3, originally released on PS4 and PC back in 2019, picks up the story right where Shenmue 2 left off, with Ryo arriving in Guilin, China in his pursuit of the man who murdered his father. Soon after reaching the town, Ryo rescues a young girl named Shenhua Ling, who bears a striking resemblance to a girl he had been seeing in his dreams. The two then set off on a journey, from Guilin to Bailu Village, and beyond, all while Ryo tries to track down the main antagonist and finally get revenge for his father’s death.
It is worth noting that Shenmue 3 was released almost two decades after its predecessor, with Shenmue 2 having originally come out back in 2001. At the time, the franchise was believed to be dead. However, Suzuki would surprise everyone in 2015 by announcing a Kickstarter to help fund the development of Shenmue 3. The initial goal of $2 million was shattered quite quickly, and it ended up making over $6 million by the time the campaign ended.
