What the Shogun 2 Remaster Debacle Means for Total War Fans
This move highlights the risks of rushed remasters and puts pressure on Creative Assembly to rebuild trust with its community, especially ahead of highly anticipated releases like Total War: Warhammer…
This move highlights the risks of rushed remasters and puts pressure on Creative Assembly to rebuild trust with its community, especially ahead of highly anticipated releases like Total War: Warhammer…
Key points - Sega is removing Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale and reinstating the original game. - The remaster launched to thousands of negative Steam reviews due to bugs and quality-of-life issues. - Accusations of undisclosed generative AI use in the Complete Edition remain unconfirmed. - Sega pulled the original Shogun 2 from sale before the Complete Edition launched. - Purchasers of the Complete Edition will retain access, but reverting to the original is unclear.
Timeline - September: Sega announces a remaster of Total War: Shogun 2, set to launch a month later. - October: PC Gamer's Sean Martin tests the remaster and finds it lacking; the Complete Edition launches to negative reviews. - Two days after launch: Sega announces it is removing the game from sale and restoring the original.
FAQ
Q: Can I still buy the Shogun 2 Complete Edition? A: As of now, it's still available on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store, but Sega is working to remove it. No specific removal date has been given.
Q: Will I lose access if I already bought the Complete Edition? A: No, Sega says anyone who purchased it will still have access, but it's unclear if or how you can revert to the original version.
Q: Why was the remaster so poorly received? A: Players cited old bugs, ignored quality-of-life complaints, and unconfirmed accusations of undisclosed generative AI use.
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