YS NET announced that ININ Games will publish Shenmue III going forward. Deep Silver was the previous publisher of the action adventure title from 2019.
According to YS NET, the relationship between ININ Games and YS NET will deepen with Shenmue III’s publishing, following their collaboration on Air Twister. ININ Games will “shepherd” the game into its next phase and ensure it is accessible to even more fans around the world. This is just speculation, but this could mean that a new physical release is coming soon, and it could come to Nintendo Switch for the first time, as ININ Games is publisher of several titles on the platform.
All three Shenmue games are available now for PlayStation 4 and PC via Epic Games Store and Steam, and you can read our review of the game here. Shenmue: The Animation is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Lastly, here’s the full press release from ININ Games:
Publishing for Shenmue III transfers to ININ Games
November 19, 2024 – ININ and YS NET announces that the publishing for Shenmue III will officially transfer to ININ Games as of today.
Following the previous collaboration on Air Twister, this will deepen the relationship between ININ Games 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 honor the series’ legacy while ensuring its accessibility to even more fans around the world.
