Sega withdraws Shogun 2 Complete Edition after players report launch problems
Sega is withdrawing *Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition* from sale after players reported bugs and criticised its visual upscaling, with some suggesting artwork had been altered using AI. The response matters because the edition was meant to refresh the 2011 strategy game, but its launch fell short of the standards Sega and developer Creative Assembly said players should expect.
Released on Tuesday, the edition bundled the original game and its downloadable content with promised visual improvements, interface scaling up to 4K and modernised controls. It received an “Overwhelmingly Negative” Steam rating and has been removed from that store; Sega says it will restore the original game, while existing owners will retain access to the Complete Edition. Sega and Creative Assembly say they are investigating the problems and working with a development partner on improvements.
- Sega has pulled the Shogun 2 Complete Edition from sale.
- Players reported bugs and criticised its visual upscaling.
- Existing owners will keep access while fixes are investigated.
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Total War: Shogun 2 is a strategy game set in Japan during the 16th century, when rival lords fought to control the country. Players manage armies and territories, and fight battles in real time. The game was released in 2011 by Sega, its publisher, and Creative Assembly, its developer.
The Complete Edition brought together the original game and its extra downloadable content, with updated visuals and controls intended to suit modern computers. Re-releases can make older games easier to play on newer screens, while giving returning players access to the original content in one package.
The reports have drawn attention to how publishers and developers handle updates to well-known games. Sega and Creative Assembly have said they are investigating the reported problems and working with a development partner on improvements.
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The case for
Withdrawing the edition can be seen as a responsible response to a release that players say fell short of its promises. Pausing sales while investigating gives Sega and Creative Assembly time to fix the reported bugs and visual issues, protect the series’ reputation and avoid disappointing more buyers.
The case against
A withdrawal may be premature if the problems can be fixed through updates, especially since the edition was intended to make a much-loved older game easier to play on modern systems. Keeping it available while clearly explaining known issues and offering refunds could preserve player choice and avoid denying access to people willing to accept an imperfect launch.
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Originally published by The Verge as “Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale following disastrous launch”.