Hot on the heels of ININ Games's announcement of taking over the reins of Shenmue III publishing rights, they have set up a survey for feedback from the community. Their message on X reads:
"Hey folks!
We have prepared a quick survey with a couple questions on Shenmue III. Please consider filling it out if you're a fan of Ryo's antics or just familiar with the game. Your feedback will be invaluable to us, as always!"
The survey page itself starts with a brief note acknowledging fans' anticipation for news on their plans:
"Happy birthday, Shenmue!
The 25th anniversary of Shenmue's release in Japan is coming soon, while the 5th anniversary of Shenmue III's release was just celebrated last month. What fantastic milestones for this legendary saga!
We know you’re eagerly awaiting a statement from us, and we deeply appreciate your patience. Our collaboration with YS NET has been very fruitful, but we are carefully reviewing all details. This process takes time, and we thank you for your understanding."
The Survey Questions:
These are the questions for which feedback is being sought:
1. On which platform would you like to see Shenmue III?
- Apple Mac
- Xbox Series X|S
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
2. What graphics and performance improvements would you like to see for Shenmue III?
3. What's your favourite moment in the whole Shenmue series?
Comment:
It is very encouraging to see another indication of how much the new publisher cares about the franchise, to the extent of reaching out to gather feedback directly from fans. This bodes well for the future of the series.
Regarding the questions themselves, which are focused on Shenmue III as expected, they hint at what the new plans for the game may include.
Publishing ports to other platforms is something that fits in with their promise from their press announcement to ensure its "accessibility to even more fans around the world".
Graphics and performance improvements suggest that they may be planning to work together with YS Net to address issues and better the experience for players. This might include things like increasing draw distance, removal of the "no running" loading areas or even updates to title screens or menus - let them know!
It is also good to see the inclusion of the question about your favorite moment in the whole series, showing that they are gathering feedback about what makes the Shenmue franchise special. Hopefully this will feed into further plans in the future, and may even find their way back to Yu Suzuki himself.
I encourage all Shenmue fans to fill out the survey if you haven't already - it only takes a minute to complete!
Survey Link:
Head here to fill out the survey!!
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