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SEGA Pulls Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition After AI Backlash

SEGA pulls the controversial remaster following player outrage! Here is what happened.

Two samurai warriors facing each other, dressed in traditional armor, with a dramatic golden background depicting a battle scene.
Two samurai warriors facing each other, dressed in traditional armor, with a dramatic golden background depicting a battle scene.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

  • Primary Subject: Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition
  • Key Update: SEGA has temporarily pulled Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from storefronts and reinstated the 2011 original following severe player backlash over alleged AI-upscaled assets and performance bugs.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: October 16, 2026
  • Quick Answer: SEGA temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from digital stores following negative reviews, performance issues, and AI asset backlash.

SEGA has confirmed that Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition, which was already drawing flak from players before launch, is being taken off stores after player complaints.

Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition launched on October 13. Immediately upon launch, players claimed the game failed to meet expectations for various reasons. On Steam, the game has an Overwhelmingly Negative review status. The backlash has forced SEGA to take down the game and investigate the issues.

Keep reading to learn more about the situation.

SEGA Takes Down Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition From Stores

SEGA has officially announced that, following player feedback, they've decided to temporarily remove Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from all platforms. They will also be reinstating the original 2011 game as they investigate the issues.

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Credit: SEGA

Ever since the release of the Complete Edition, internet users have pointed out that Creative Assembly allegedly used AI-pscalling to remaster their assets. Many were upset that the company used AI instead of real developers, as "AI slop" managed to make its way to the final game.

Additionally, the game was plagued with performance issues and bugs, making it almost unplayable.

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In their statement, SEGA stated, "We are working closely with our development partner to identify the causes of these problems, deliver improvements, and ensure Shogun 2 – Complete Edition meets the quality standards players expect from Total War."

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Gamers who own the game will still be able to access and play Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition. It is currently unknown when the game will return to storefronts.

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