Shenmue III Publishing Duties Has Transferred From Deep Silver To ININ Games

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Publishing duties for Shenmue III have transferred from Deep Silver to ININ Games as of yesterday.

Speaking in a statement issued today on X, ININ Games commented:

Following the previous collaboration on Air Twisted, this will deepen the relationship between ININ Game and YS NET. Known for their commitment to celebrating beloved titles, ININ Games is excited to shepherd Shenmue III into its next phase. This collaboration marks the beginning of a new chapter for Shenmue III, with ININ Games working closely alongside YS NET to honour the series’ legacy while ensuring its accessibility to even more fans around the world.

Shenmue III was released for PS4 and PC in November 2019 as the long-awaited follow-up to Yu Suzuki’s revenge-driven adventure series, which began life on the Dreamcast back in 1999. The game follows 18-year-old Ryo Hazuki as he continues his journey to track down the fearsome Chinese martial artist, Lan-Di, who murdered his father at the beginning of the original game.

Suzuki-san has not yet announced Shenmue IV, but said back in 2020 that if it were to happen then the game would need to appeal to a broader audience.