Gamers who want to get to know the story of Shenmue prior to Shenmue III‘s release may soon get their wish. In a recent Q & A via Twitch, legendary game designer Yu Suzuki discussed the possibility of Shenmue I and II being released in HD. Because SEGA owns the rights to both Shenmue games, Suzuki says that it rests entirely in their hands.

“I think that if Shenmue I and II could be released before Shenmue III, people would be able to understand the backstory and enjoy Shenmue III even more. And so I also personally strongly want this to happen, but as the rights are held by SEGA I’m not really in a position to be able to comment. However I will also express to SEGA that I really would like for them to be produced.” — Yu Suzuki

I have wanted SEGA to release both Shenmue games in HD for such a long time, and with the announcement of Shenmue III, the timing could not be any better. By releasing the HD versions of Shenmue, SEGA would be introducing the beautiful story to a whole new generation of gamers and thus gain more interest in Shenmue III. Would you be interested in a Shenmue HD collection? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: Shenmue Dojo

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