Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster after poorly received launch
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Sega and Creative Assembly are removing Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from storefronts after a launch marked by bugs and image-upscaling issues that users believe were done by AI. The remaster of the 2011 Total War: Shogun 2, released on Tuesday, bundled the game and its downloadable content with improved visuals, 1440p and 4K UI scaling, and modernized controls; it has already been pulled from Steam and received an “Overwhelmingly Negative” rating.
The companies acknowledged that the game fell short of players’ expectations and their own standards and said they would reinstate the original game. Existing owners will still be able to access Complete Edition, while Sega and Creative Assembly say they are working with their development partner to identify the causes of the problems and improve the product.
Why it matters · editorial interpretation
The removal immediately limits access to a remaster that received an “Overwhelmingly Negative” rating, while the original edition returns as an option for new players. Sega and Creative Assembly’s announced investigation may clarify whether the visual problems identified by users were linked to an upscaling process they believe was done by AI.