Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale after disastrous launch

Sega removes Shogun 2 remaster from sale

Sega is removing Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from storefronts following a disastrous launch for the remaster of the 2011 strategy game. The Complete Edition launched on Tuesday and bundled the main game with all of its DLC, along with promised upgrades including improved visuals, 1440p and 4K UI scaling, and modernized controls.

The release has an Overwhelmingly Negative rating on Steam, where it has already been pulled. Posts on Reddit showcase artwork that users believe was messed up by AI, and players have also reported bugs.

Sega and Creative Assembly respond

"We're aware that Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition has fallen short of both your expectations and our own standards," Sega and developer Creative Assembly wrote in a post. "We've seen your feedback, comments, and reviews. We agree that the current experience is not where it needs to be."

The two companies say they will reinstate the original game, and existing owners will still be able to access Complete Edition. Sega and Creative Assembly say they are working closely with their development partner to identify the causes of the problems, deliver improvements, and ensure Shogun 2 Complete Edition meets the quality standards players expect from Total War.

A studio called Mataboo is also listed as a developer for the game on Steam, and Mataboo highlights its work on the game on its website.

Sources: The Verge