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Ys Net

Independent Japanese video game development studio founded by Yu Suzuki in 2008.

Last updated September 10, 2026

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Overview

YS NET Inc. is an independent development studio founded by game creator Yu Suzuki in 2008 after his career at SEGA. Based in Tokyo, Japan, its main business is software planning, production and development. The studio announced the Shenmue III project on Kickstarter in 2015, which led to two Guinness World Records including the fastest $1 million pledged for a crowdfunded game; Shenmue III was released in 2019. Its titles include Air Twister and Steel Paws.

History

YS NET Inc. is an independent development studio founded by innovative game creator Yu Suzuki in 2008 after his career at SEGA. In 2015, YS NET announced the Shenmue III project on Kickstarter, which led to two Guinness World Records including the fastest $1 million pledged for a crowdfunded game. Shenmue III was released in 2019 for fans all over the world. The studio is characterized by its agile development capability owing to its small team of elite professionals.

Products and positioning

Independent development studio characterized by agile development capability owing to a small team of elite professionals.

  • Air Twister

    All new 3D fantasy rail shooter

  • Steel Paws

    Feel-good battle action

  • Shenmue III

    The Shenmue saga continues

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