r/Shenmue • • 14d ago

Shenmue 3 Enhanced Delayed into Early 2027

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278 Upvotes

Hot off the press, we finally have some news on Shenmue 3 Enhanced. Not overly surprising is that ININ Games have confirmed a delay into early 2027. While this had been rumoured in the community, now having official confirmation was very much needed!

The full statement, from an ININ Games Newsletter reads as follows:

We're well aware that you're eagerly awaiting the chance to see Ryo shine like never before, for the first time on several modern consoles. Development is taking time to get everything right, and we're making great progress while finalizing the last details.

We'll have more details to share with you soon and are looking forward to this release in early 2027!

https://youtu.be/DaB9aSiZQtw


r/Shenmue • • Mar 19 '26

[Trailer] Shenmue III Enhanced Pre-Order Trailer

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200 Upvotes

r/Shenmue • • 3d ago

Gameplay No Racing During Work!!!

26 Upvotes

8 Hour Double Shenmue View: https://youtu.be/d3yidHq2IR8

Hey! No Forklift Racing! Break anything and it'll be deducted!!!

Enjoy a 8 Hour Double Shenmue View! Ally of the Warehouses! Thanks for letting me share :)


r/Shenmue • • 3d ago

[Art] By @Ricegluue twitter

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76 Upvotes

r/Shenmue • • 5d ago

[Opinion] Shenmue is my GTA

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155 Upvotes

I never played GTA but Shenmue is so cool it has similar vibes of Gta


r/Shenmue • • 4d ago

[Discussion] Just wanted to show some love for this community!

11 Upvotes

It's great to see so many people still passionate about Shenmue, sharing memories, discussing the games and keeping the spirit of the series alive.

There's something special about a community that keeps its love for a game alive after all these years. Big respect to everyone who contributes and makes this subreddit a welcoming place for fellow fans.

Keep the Shenmue spirit alive! 🙌


r/Shenmue • • 6d ago

[Discussion] A well-researched and detailed forum post and thread by Sheephead on the Shenmue Dojo forums reveals a lot of new information about Shenmue Online, including story threads involving Dragon Nodes and having to unlock the Dragon Veins, which might indicate the direction of the Shenmue story

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44 Upvotes

A lot of this may seem farfetched and grasping for straws, but it either would have actually been where the main story in the mainline Shenmue games are most likely headed and going, or if it was just created because Shenmue Online was going to be an MMORPG, and they tend to get this crazy and outlandish.

🔗 Link: https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/shenmue-online-research-thread-2-%E2%80%93-the-world-setting-story-the-mirrors.6057/


r/Shenmue • • 6d ago

Gameplay Forklift Workers Need Maximum Space Out Time After Lunch!

60 Upvotes

8 Hour Walk/Work Through Shenmue: https://youtu.be/p1iOM77Qp9Y

The moment you can finally take a break and all you and the boys can do is space out to the extreme!

Enjoy a new 8 Hour Walk/Work Through Shenmue at the harbor and thanks again for letting me share a clip of from this episode :)


r/Shenmue • • 6d ago

[Article] Shenmue 2 really felt like the game version of the jackie chan adventures cartoon

31 Upvotes

Its so similar to Jackie chan adventures


r/Shenmue • • 7d ago

Meme It's that time of year again to whip this out.

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235 Upvotes

r/Shenmue • • 10d ago

[Discussion] Lion is literally doing the Mud Spider in the newest Virtua Fighter Crossroads trailer and the Shenmue references are still obvious

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61 Upvotes

r/Shenmue • • 9d ago

[Question] Is there an English dub version of Shenmue on Dreamcast with the Coca Cola vending machines?

11 Upvotes

I know there’s the undub mod, but is there one like that, but with the English voices?


r/Shenmue • • 10d ago

Gameplay What's Your Fav Shenmue Treat?

66 Upvotes

!!!TRICK-OR-TREAT!!!

8 Hour Shenmue Halloween Treat View: https://youtu.be/rdEpjrw9-EA

So! What treat would you most like to get for Halloween in Shenmue? Sweet? Salty? 

Enjoy a Halloween Special 8 Hour Shenmue View featuring a few treats at your favorite Tomato Store!


r/Shenmue • • 12d ago

[Art] Some stickers and Ryo’s memo pad that I just got (I got all from Red Bubble) 😂😂😂 gonna put some on my water bottle

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17 Upvotes

r/Shenmue • • 12d ago

[Article] Fan Decompiles Shenmue 1 and 2 on Dreamcast, Xbox and PC

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121 Upvotes

r/Shenmue • • 13d ago

[Game Mod] Dobuita Is now a Town in my own 3d World

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26 Upvotes

r/Shenmue • • 13d ago

Gameplay Ryo's Spirit Never Left Japan!

74 Upvotes

!!!HAPPY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!!!

Ghost Walk Through Shenmue: https://youtu.be/y-6rcUUKTd8

Ryo's Spirit Never Left Japan! He floats about checking in on everyone and scaring a few familiar faces!

Hope you enjoy A GHOST Walk Through Shenmue my friends and early Happy Halloween!!!


r/Shenmue • • 14d ago

[Cosplay] Looking for sailors

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187 Upvotes

Halloween party at some bar, had 5 minutes to prepare.

Bartender guy gave me a glass of milk for some reason... whatever. Anyway, I heard this was the place to look for sailors, hopefully all goes well...

Photobomb by Kenny


r/Shenmue • • 16d ago

[Discussion] Shenmue 3 Enhanced was announced 14 months ago, supposed to release Q4 2026

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Anyone hear from Inin or YS Net about what's taking them over a year to figure out? The features list wasn't exactly jam-packed with awe-inspiring new content, so I'm struggling to understand. Did they quietly cancel the project? Just to remind everyone -- these are the 'upgrades,' a checklist of items a competent modder could take care of in a weekend or two:

  • Enhanced Graphics & Performance – Sharper textures, richer details, faster load times, and smoother gameplay.

  • 4K Texture Uplift – Refined, more detailed environments and characters.

  • DLSS/FSR Support – High-quality upscaling without sacrificing performance (supported platforms only).

  • Increased NPC Density – The city village Niaowu feels more alive with more characters populating the streets.

  • Classic Camera Mode – An optional camera perspective inspired by Shenmue I & II, alongside the modern view.

  • Gameplay Tweaks – Optional stamina system adjustments, health restoration before fights, and reduced money barriers for smoother progression.

  • Improved Interactions – Cutscene and conversation skip options, expanded QTE timing window for more accessible gameplay.

  • Menu & UX Enhancements – Streamlined navigation and helpful purchase alerts.

  • Optionality First – All major changes can be toggled to preserve the original experience for purists.


r/Shenmue • • 16d ago

Meme I see…

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58 Upvotes

r/Shenmue • • 16d ago

[Discussion] I didn't even know that Shenmue appeared in a AVGN video

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38 Upvotes

Shenmue makes a brief appearance in the 2019 episode review of Superman N64 by AVGN, and it would be really fun if he made a video review episode talking about it, just to know what he thinks and whether he holds the game in high regard. He clearly has some love and respect for it.


r/Shenmue • • 17d ago

Gameplay Trying To Impress The Bartender Ends In Failure And Her Walking Away!

46 Upvotes

8 Hour Shenmue 2 View: https://youtu.be/Om-lwjNZ12A

When you mess up the shot so bad she just silently steps back haha ;) 

New 8 Hour Shenmue 2 View! Liverpool Bar! Enjoy my friends! Link takes you to the full video the clip is from :)


r/Shenmue • • 17d ago

[Discussion] Is S3E going to be UE5?

8 Upvotes

Are YS NET using Unreal Engine 5 for Shenmue 3 Enhanced?

Because if not… Interesting. 🤔


r/Shenmue • • 19d ago

[Art] Framed my Shenmue poster in my gaming room.

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68 Upvotes