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Creative Assembly exec pins the blame for the Shogun 2 remaster mess on someone else: 'This was not a Creative…
Creative Assembly's Vice President Roger Collum stated that the poorly received Total War: Shogun 2 remaster was not developed internally and was not subject to the studio's usual quality assurance. While acknowledging Creative Assembly's ultimate responsibility for the franchise, Collum indicated that an external studio, identified as Mataboo, was primarily responsible for the game's issues, including alleged use of generative AI. Fans remain critical, arguing Creative Assembly should still be held accountable for the product bearing their name.
Total War Shogun 2's Complete Edition quickly pulled from sale following severe blowback
Creative Assembly has pulled the Total War Shogun 2 Complete Edition from sale due to severe player backlash and overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews. The remaster, released on October 13, is criticized for its price, bugs, poor optimization, and perceived AI-generated unit card designs. The developer plans to investigate community concerns and will reinstate the original version of the game while working on improvements.
