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Developers · Updated 16 Oct, 04:05 am IST

Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster after poor launch

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Why it matters for readers: It explains why a long-awaited remaster was withdrawn and that the developer is working to fix reported problems.

  • Sega and Creative Assembly pulled the remastered Complete Edition from sale following a problematic launch.1
  • The remaster launched with promised visual upgrades, 1440p/4K UI scaling, and modernized controls but received overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews.1
  • Players highlighted bugs and artwork they believe was upscaled or altered using AI as major issues.1
  • Sega and Creative Assembly said they will work with their development partner to identify causes, deliver improvements, and reinstate the original game while keeping access for current owners.1
  • A studio called Mataboo is also listed as a developer for the remaster on Steam.1
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