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Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale following disastrous launch
Publication: The Verge
Author: Jay Peters
Source published: 15/10/2026, 22:35:55 UTC
Briefing created: 16/10/2026, 00:22:49 UTC
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Briefings
Sega removed the Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from its storefront after a disastrous launch plagued by user complaints regarding AI-generated upscaling and persistent bugs. The remaster, originally released in 2011, was bundled with promised modernization including 1440p/4K UI scaling and improved controls, yet it received an 'Overwhelmingly Negative' rating on Steam. The game launched on Tuesday, and Reddit posts suggest users believe the AI rendering caused the visual issues. The Verge reported on the incident.
Key points
- Sega removed the Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from its storefront following a disastrous launch plagued by user complaints about AI-generated upscaling and persistent bugs.
- The game, originally released in 2011, received an 'Overwhelmingly Negative' rating on Steam and was removed after users believed AI rendering caused visual issues.
Context
Total War: Shogun 2 is a 2011 strategy game remastered for modern platforms, bundled with promised upgrades including 1440p/4K UI scaling and modernized controls. The game launched on Tuesday and was removed from storefronts after receiving an 'Overwhelmingly Negative' rating on Steam due to user complaints.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the removal of the Complete Edition from storefronts and the immediate post-launch complaints regarding AI upscaling and bugs. No specific dates for the AI rendering issues are provided, and the article does not confirm whether the game was officially patched or if the removal was permanent.
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