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During our recent trip to Gamescom in Köln, Germany, we had the fortunate opportunity to sit down with Felix and Heiko from ININ Games and ask them a variety of questions about the recently unveiled Shenmue 3 Enhanced.

This is the full interview, except for the final 5 minutes, which were unfortunately cut off from our recording. However, Matt and James recap the missing answers that were revealed during the conversation.

Enjoy!

- The discussion then focuses on the announcement of the "Shenmue 3 Enhanced Edition," which is set to be unveiled at Gamescom.
- Felix explains the background of the project, detailing the collaboration with Yu Suzuki and Wisnet, which has been ongoing for some time.
- He emphasizes the trust established through previous collaborations, which has led to the current project.

Community Response and Future Plans

- Felix shares that the community's reaction to the announcement has been overwhelmingly positive, with high engagement on social media.
- Despite having limited visuals to show, the excitement from the community has motivated the team to continue improving the project.
- The interviewers inquire about the impressions from those who have seen the games showcased, and Felix reports a lot of enthusiasm and interest.
- There is a discussion about community questions, indicating a strong interest in the details of the project.

Platform Availability and Pricing

- The conversation touches on platform availability, confirming that the game will be released on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
- Felix mentions they are considering releasing on other platforms, including the potential for a Nintendo Switch version.
- Pricing discussions indicate a possible upgrade fee of 10 to 15 euros for the enhanced edition, though this is not finalized.
- The technical challenges of ensuring a seamless upgrade path for existing players are acknowledged as part of the development process.

Release Timeline and Content Details

- The team is aiming for a release window around winter 2023, although this is subject to change based on development progress.
- Felix confirms that the enhanced edition will include all previously released DLC, creating a complete version of the game.
- The discussion about physical editions reveals plans for a collector's edition, which may include an art book and soundtrack.
- Community concerns regarding the inclusion of Kickstarter exclusive content are addressed, indicating that it may not be feasible to incorporate those elements.

Gameplay Improvements and Community Feedback

- The interviewers ask about improvements in gameplay, particularly regarding frame rate issues and the presence of "no running zones" in the original game.
- Felix assures that optimization efforts are underway to enhance performance and potentially remove restrictions that slowed down gameplay.
- The addition of more NPCs to create a livelier environment is discussed, with plans to utilize existing models while making adjustments for diversity.
- The user interface and combat tutorials are also set to be revamped, with community feedback being taken into account to improve user experience.

GC 2025 : entretien avec les producteurs de Shenmue III Enhanced

On n'a rien vu, mais on va vous en parler quand même

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The build crashed at the show so they couldn't present it.

Will retail between €40-50, upgrade for €10.

New trophies.

Yu Suzuki is not satisfied with the current graphics of the remaster.

They (ININ Games) also managed to convince Ys Net to add a feature to skip diakogues and cinematics

They meet weekly with YS Net.

 

[Arsic]

Build crashed at the show.

"Please look forward to it. Give us your money."

 

[Guesclin]

That laptop screen is almost as big as Shenmue 3 disappointment.

 

[Alan Silvestro]

Release window winter 2023???

 

[Dazraell]

The build crashed at the show so they couldn't present it.

 

[Sebastian1295]

The story of shenmue 3 sucked ass and it dosen't matter if it gets enhanced because it's not going to help the story any.

 

[Sephimoth]

They should have edited a few scenes to further the story, even if just clues/dialogue

ChatGPT could have helped

 

[Lambogenie]

This sounds like the reveal where nothing was shown and it was all disappointing once it was.

This is their chance to add significant story beats the way FFXV was able to, and tempt new buyers. As it stands, why bother? They already squandered such a glorious opportunity before.

Get Suzuki to give the plan to RGG team, Kwami 1 and 2 as well. That's all I really want anymore. They are more than capable.