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Sega Pulls Shogun 2 Remaster Due to 'Overwhelmingly Negative' Launch
16 Oct
Summary
- Shogun 2 Complete Edition was removed from digital storefronts.
- Players reported issues including bugs and poor AI upscaling.
- Sega promises to reinstate the original version of the game.
Sega and developer Creative Assembly have pulled the Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from storefronts. The remaster, released recently, faced severe criticism from players, resulting in an "Overwhelmingly Negative" rating on Steam. Users cited numerous problems, including bugs and concerns over AI-driven upscaling.
In response to the backlash, Sega and Creative Assembly issued a statement acknowledging that the game did not meet player or company standards. They confirmed that the original version of Total War: Shogun 2 will be reinstated. Existing owners of the Complete Edition will retain access to their purchase while the developers work with a partner studio to address the identified issues and improve the game's quality.
