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Sega removes Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale due to bugs and AI upscaling issues
Key points
- Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition removed from sale.
- Users reported bugs and AI-messed up upscaling.
- Sega and Creative Assembly acknowledged quality issues.
- Original game will be reinstated; Complete Edition owners retain access.
Remaster Pulled After Disastrous Launch
Sega has withdrawn Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition from digital storefronts, including Steam, following its launch. The remaster, which bundled the 2011 strategy game with all its DLC, was intended to offer improved visuals, 1440p and 4K UI scaling, and modernized controls.
However, the release was met with an "Overwhelmingly Negative" rating on Steam, as users reported numerous bugs and visual issues, including artwork that appeared to be poorly upscaled by AI.
Developer Acknowledges Quality Shortfalls
Sega and developer Creative Assembly issued a statement acknowledging that the Complete Edition "has fallen short of both your expectations and our own standards." They confirmed that the current experience was not at the required quality level.
The companies stated they are working with their development partner, which includes Mataboo, to identify the causes of these problems and deliver necessary improvements.
Future Plans for the Game
As a result of the issues, Sega and Creative Assembly plan to reinstate the original Total War: Shogun 2 game. Existing owners of the Complete Edition will still be able to access their version.
The developers are committed to ensuring the Complete Edition eventually meets the quality standards expected by players of the Total War series.
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Sega has pulled Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition from storefronts shortly after its launch due to widespread user complaints about bugs and apparent AI-generated upscaling. The company acknowledged the remaster did not meet quality standards and plans to reinstate the original game while working on improvements for the Complete Edition.