Sega Pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster After 2-Day Launch Flop
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Updated · The Verge · Oct 15
Sega Pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster After 2-Day Launch Flop
3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Oct 15
Summary
Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition is being removed from storefronts after launching Tuesday and drawing heavy complaints over bugs, broken presentation and suspected AI-upscaled artwork.
Steam had already pulled the remaster, where it carried an “Overwhelmingly Negative” rating, while Reddit posts highlighted distorted art that players said appeared to be altered by AI.
Sega and Creative Assembly said the release fell short of player expectations and their own standards, and said they are working with their development partner to identify the causes and deliver fixes.
The companies said they will reinstate the original 2011 game, while existing owners will still be able to access Complete Edition as work continues on bringing it up to Total War quality standards.