• Sun. Oct 5th, 2025

Beloved PS4 Action Adventure Game Headed to PS5

Shenmue 3 coming to PS5
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It’s not out of the ordinary for video game companies to enhance their older games in order to give them new life. The latest one is a beloved PS4 action adventure game that is part of an iconic series.

Shenmue 3 is coming to PS5

Game creator Yu Suzuki and publisher ININ Games have announced Shenmue III Enhanced, an upgraded version of the 2019 PS4 game that adds several improvements for PS5 consoles. This includes updated visuals, performance boosts, and quality of life updates. This new version is described as “more vibrant, more responsive, and more accessible than ever.”

Here are all the key enhancements for the new version:

  • 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.

A release date for Shenmue 3 Enhanced has not been revealed yet. When it does, players who own the PS4 version will be offered an upgrade path to the PS5 version. More details about the upgrade offer are coming soon.

When Shenmue 3 was originally released in 2019, we gave the game a 7 out of 10.

“Shenmue III should have been the final game in this trilogy, all loose ends tied up and (re)vengeance served,” reads our review. “Instead, Suzuki-sama hopes to continue Ryo’s story and with little improvement made over the past two decades and I fear that a fourth game will stick to this same stagnant formula.”

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