{
  "id": 7579179,
  "title": "The best Total War game is getting a remaster with 50 newly playable factions, modern visuals, and a full Japanese voiceover",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/the-best-total-war-game-is-getting-a-remaster-with-50-newly-playable",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-15T15:17:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/the-best-total-war-game-is-getting-a-remaster-with-50-newly-playable-factions-modern-visuals-and-a-full-japanese-voiceover/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Creative Assembly has announced a remaster of Total War: Shogun 2, set to release on October 13. The game, widely regarded as one of the finest in the franchise, originally launched in 2011 and has since required updates for improved visuals, sound, and accessibility. The remaster will feature Full Japanese and Chinese voice and text localisation, enhanced graphics, UI scaling for 1440p and 4K displays, modernised controls, and support for up to 64-bit systems. New to the edition are over 50 additional playable factions, which may encompass previously inaccessible units or the DLC factions sold separately. Owners of the original game will receive legacy DLC free of charge, and current players will enjoy a 75% loyalty discount on the remaster. The remaster also includes a modernised control scheme, a full Japanese voiceover, and the potential for revived multiplayer gameplay. Fans of Shogun 2 are excited about these improvements, particularly the expanded roster of playable factions, which promises to extend the game's longevity and replayability.",
  "summary": "Even better: Shogun 2 Complete Edition arrives on October 13.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}