Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale following disastrous launch

Sega has pulled Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from storefronts after a disastrous launch on Tuesday. The remaster of the 2011 strategy game, which bundled the main game and all DLC with promised upgrades like improved visuals and 1440p/4K UI scaling, received an "Overwhelmingly Negative" rating on Steam, where it has already been removed. Users complained about bugs and upscaling that appeared to be AI-generated, with Reddit posts showcasing artwork they believe AI messed up. Sega and developer Creative Assembly acknowledged the game "fallen short" of expectations and standards, stating they will reinstate the original game and that existing owners will still be able to access Complete Edition. They are working with development partner Mataboo to identify causes, deliver improvements, and meet quality standards.

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(Source：The Verge)