Sega would love to release the first two Shenmue games as HD remasters before the series' improbable third sequel, but needs to resolve complications of quality and licensing before it can happen.
Speaking on Sega Europe's YouTube channel, community manager Dan Sheridan said:
"With regards to Shenmue 1 and 2 HD, of course we would love to release these tomorrow. Sadly, it's not as simple as porting the games to the current platforms, as we would need to ensure that any HD remaster lived up to the quality of the original titles."
Sheridan also raised the issue of the original game's real-world licensing, which included Coca-Cola and Timex products in-game (although Western releases had many of those licenses removed).
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Speaking on Sega Europe's YouTube channel, community manager Dan Sheridan said:
"With regards to Shenmue 1 and 2 HD, of course we would love to release these tomorrow. Sadly, it's not as simple as porting the games to the current platforms, as we would need to ensure that any HD remaster lived up to the quality of the original titles."
Sheridan also raised the issue of the original game's real-world licensing, which included Coca-Cola and Timex products in-game (although Western releases had many of those licenses removed).
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