NEWS · COMPANIES · #2076
Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition from sale after launch problems
Sega and developer Creative Assembly have removed Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition from storefronts after the remaster launched with widespread bugs and visuals users say show AI-driven upscaling and altered artwork; the game has been pulled from Steam and holds an "Overwhelmingly Negative" rating. The companies say existing owners will retain access, they will reinstate the original game, and are working with development partner Mataboo to identify and fix the issues.
KEY POINTS
- Sega and developer Creative Assembly have removed Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition from storefronts after the remaster launched with widespread bugs and visuals users say show AI-driven upscaling and altered artwork; the game has been pulled from Steam and holds an "Overwhelmingly Negative" rating.
- The companies say existing owners will retain access, they will reinstate the original game, and are working with development partner Mataboo to identify and fix the issues.
- The incident highlights consumer backlash and quality-control risks when AI tools are used in game asset upscaling or remastering, with implications for disclosure and studio workflows.
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident highlights consumer backlash and quality-control risks when AI tools are used in game asset upscaling or remastering, with implications for disclosure and studio workflows.