The Shogun 2 remaster is so bad, Sega is removing it from sale and bringing back the original
Sega admits Shogun 2 - Complete Edition "has fallen short of both your expectations and our own standards," so it's going back to the drawing board.
In the aftermath of the disastrous launch of Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition, Sega has announced it will remove the game from sale and revert to the original version until the issues are resolved. Shogun enthusiast Sean Martin had expressed disappointment with the remaster, stating that it felt incomplete and lacking in essential features.
The release of the Complete Edition on Steam sparked widespread criticism for its numerous bugs, ignored quality of life improvements, and unconfirmed accusations of undisclosed generative AI use. Shortly after launch, Sega pulled the original game from sale, but the situation only worsened as thousands of negative user reviews poured in.
Sega has now acknowledged that the current experience falls short of expectations and is working to rectify the situation. While those who purchased the Complete Edition will retain access, it remains unclear how they will be able to switch back to the original game. Sega's decision to pull the Complete Edition and restore the original is seen as a positive step, but the company's track record with these games raises doubts about the effectiveness of this move.
This development comes at a time when the company has seen success with the Lords of the End Times expansion for Total War: Warhammer and is preparing to launch Total War: Warhammer 40k. The mishandling of Shogun 2 - Complete Edition has cast a negative shadow over these upcoming releases, leaving players questioning the company's commitment to delivering high-quality products.
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