Sega Pulls Shogun 2 Remaster After Quality Complaints

Sega and Creative Assembly have removed Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition from Steam following widespread complaints about the remaster's quality. The decision came shortly after the remaster's October 13 release, when players began flagging concerns about art inconsistencies and the use of low-quality AI in its creation.

The studio has committed to reinstating the original game on the platform while they investigate and work to address the issues that prompted the pulldown. It's a direct acknowledgment that the remaster didn't meet the standard players expected. For fans of the Total War series, Shogun 2 holds a particular place in the franchise's history, and a remaster that doesn't honour that legacy understandably struck a nerve. The decision to step back rather than push forward suggests Sega and Creative Assembly are prioritizing getting it right over rushing a fix.

Source: IGN