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Sega Delists Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster After Critical Failures

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Sega and Creative Assembly have removed Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition from sale after a disastrous launch that left the Steam version receiving "overwhelmingly negative" reviews. The remaster suffered severe bugs and AI problems that made the gameplay unplayable for many users. The studio acknowledged that the experience fell short of expectations and has pledged to re‑release the original game. Existing owners of the remastered version will retain access, but the title is no longer available for purchase on Steam or other platforms. This decision reflects the developers’ commitment to quality and player satisfaction following the widespread criticism.

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    Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale

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    removing from storefronts
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    Oct 15, 00:00
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    Sega Removes Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition After Disastrous Launch

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    Sega and Creative Assembly removed Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition from storefronts following a disastrous launch, which received an “Overwhelmingly Negative” rating on Steam due to bugs and AI-related upscaling issues. The Complete Edition, a remaster of the 2011 strategy game, bundled the main game and all DLC with promised upgrades like “improved visuals” and “1440p and 4K UI scaling.” The companies stated they are working to deliver improvements and will reinstate the original game, allowing existing owners to still access the Complete Edition.

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