Total War: Shogun 2
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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.
Creative Assembly Discusses the Shogun 2: Complete Edition Mess, Promises Next Steps
Creative Assembly has released a statement addressing the controversy surrounding the AI in the recently released Shogun 2: Complete Edition. The developer acknowledges the issues and promises to outline future steps to rectify the situation.
Sega pulls Total War Shogun 2 Complete Edition and returns the original title after furious fan backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly have removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale and reinstated the original 2011 title following intense fan backlash. Players criticized the remaster for its use of generative AI in visuals, reported bugs, and poor performance. The companies acknowledged the issues and are investigating improvements for the Complete Edition's eventual return.
Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition tas bort från butikerna
Sega and Creative Assembly have removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from digital storefronts due to significant technical issues and player backlash, including AI-generated graphical glitches. The companies acknowledged the "current experience is not what it should be" and will temporarily re-release the original Total War: Shogun 2 while they work to fix the "Complete Edition."
Sega and Creative Assembly remove Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale as it "falls short of both your expectations and our own standards"
Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from sale due to overwhelmingly negative player reviews citing AI upscaling and performance issues. The companies acknowledged the remaster "falls short of both your expectations and our own standards" and are working to address the problems and reinstate the original game.
Sega apologizes for & delists Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition amid player backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly have apologized and delisted Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from Steam following significant player backlash. The issues cited include bugs, quality-of-life problems, and alleged use of generative AI. The original version of the game will be reinstated, with the Complete Edition under investigation for a potential future release.
Sega Pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster After Backlash Over AI-Upscaled Graphics
Sega and Creative Assembly have withdrawn the remastered version of Total War: Shogun 2 from sale due to significant player backlash over its AI-upscaled graphics and numerous bugs. The company has replaced it with the original 2011 version, acknowledging that the "Complete Edition" fell short of expectations. The game currently holds an overwhelmingly negative rating on Steam.
The Shogun 2 remaster is so bad, Sega is removing it from sale and bringing back the original
Sega is removing the recently released Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to numerous bugs and player complaints, including accusations of undisclosed generative AI use. The company plans to reinstate the original version of Total War: Shogun 2 while investigating the issues with the remaster. This decision reflects poorly on developer Creative Assembly, especially following the success of their Total War: Warhammer expansions.
Sega Pulls Disastrous Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster From Sale Following Backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly have removed the Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from Steam due to widespread complaints regarding its quality. The "Complete Edition" was pulled following significant backlash from players.
"Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition has fallen short of both your expectations and our own standards", Sega say as they pull it from stores and restore the original
Sega and Creative Assembly are removing Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to widespread player complaints and admitted quality issues. The companies will investigate the problems, which include accusations of undisclosed generative AI use for art assets, and will reinstate the original version of the game for purchase while they work on improvements.
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.
Dial Up the Cloud: NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Controls Arrive on GeForce NOW
NVIDIA has introduced new DLSS 4.5 controls for GeForce NOW, allowing members to customize game visuals and performance in the cloud without requiring high-end hardware. This update coincides with the launch of Keen Games' Enshrouded 1.0 and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 on the service, alongside ten other new titles.
AI-upscaled Total War: Shogun 2 remaster blasted in Steam reviews as the original gets delisted: "Literally the…
The newly released remaster of Total War: Shogun 2, titled Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition, is facing overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam. Players are criticizing the use of AI upscaling, performance issues, a higher price point, and the delisting of the original game. Creative Assembly is facing backlash for these changes, with many calling the remaster a greedy and compromised product.
This week in PC games: play a human-eating Katamari from outer space, take over a nature reserve in Planet Zoo 2, and battle Napoleonic body horror in Valor Mortis
This week in PC games features a variety of new and upcoming titles, including Planet Zoo 2, Valor Mortis with Napoleonic body horror, and a Katamari-like tentacle rolling game. Other notable mentions include a stealth game, a strategy game, a sheep herding simulator, and a space whale city builder.
Shogun 2 deserved better
This article analyzes the recent remaster of Total War: Shogun 2, arguing that while the base game remains excellent, the remaster itself falls short of expectations. Despite improvements like updated visuals and controls, the author criticizes the lack of unique bonuses for new factions, an unaddressed trade system limitation for island factions, and the omission of useful quality-of-life features that could have significantly enhanced the experience.
Total War: Shogun 2's Complete Edition adds 50 minor factions in return for breaking your mods, but fear not, players who stick to the old version will get legacy DLC for free
Creative Assembly is releasing Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition on October 13th, featuring over 50 minor factions, updated graphics, and modernized controls. This edition includes the Rise and Fall of the Samurai expansions and will be available on Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and GOG. Existing owners of the original game will receive a 75% discount on the Complete Edition, and those who stick with the older version will get legacy DLC for free.
SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition Bundles DLC and Major Upgrades
SEGA and Creative Assembly announced Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition for PC, launching October 13. This edition bundles the base game with all DLC, including Rise of the Samurai and Fall of the Samurai campaigns, alongside significant technical upgrades like improved visuals, full Japanese voice acting, and over 50 new minor factions. The package will be available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.
Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition Announced. Launches for PC on October 13th
Creative Assembly and Sega have announced the Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition for PC, launching October 13th. This package includes the base game and all previously released downloadable content, featuring support for 1440p and 4K visuals, modernized controls, and over 50 new playable factions.
The best Total War game is getting a remaster with 50 newly playable factions, modern visuals, and a full Japanese…
Creative Assembly has announced a remaster of Total War: Shogun 2, set to release on October 13th. This remastered edition will feature improved visuals, modernized controls, 1440p and 4K UI scaling, ultrawide monitor support, and over 50 newly playable factions across its three campaigns. Existing owners of the original game will receive a loyalty discount.
Total War Medieval 3 aims for emergent character growth: "We have no plans for skill trees"
Creative Assembly's Leif Walter revealed that Total War: Medieval 3 will not feature skill trees, opting instead for emergent character growth through traits and ancillaries, similar to earlier titles like Medieval 2 and Rome: Total War. The focus will be on developing powerful dynasties that pass down qualities through generations, rather than individual character skill progression. The team is also drawing inspiration from popular mods like Europa Barbarorum 2 and Stainless Steel.
