Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition
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Shogun 2 – Complete Edition was "not a Creative Assembly developed game," says Total War VP after it was pulled amid generative AI concerns
Creative Assembly has addressed the removal of Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from sale due to concerns over generative AI usage. Vice president Roger Collum clarified that the game was not developed internally and was not subject to the same quality assurance, stating that the company does not use generative AI for assets and demands the same from external developers. The situation is under investigation, and Creative Assembly aims to regain player trust.
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.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines remaster rumoured, with leaker insisting it's not a remake
A leaker claims a remaster of the 2004 RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is in development, emphasizing it is not a remake. Separately, Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to player dissatisfaction, with many suspecting AI issues are the cause.
Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale amid AI accusations, admitting it has "fallen short"
Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to quality issues, admitting it has "fallen short" of player and developer expectations. While the statement does not explicitly mention AI, fans suspect its use is the cause of the problems, leading to overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam. The companies are working to address the issues and return the game to sale.
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."
Evening Reading - October 15, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including the first playable demo for El Paso, Elsewhere 2, the launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, and an announcement for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass. Arc System Works has established a new Tokyo studio, and Sega has apologized for and delisted Total War: Shogun 2. The Long Dark: Iron Road DLC is set for release, and Activision Quality Assurance workers are voting to authorize a strike. The article also touches on gaming-related topics like Star Wars, reviews for Tales of Eternia Remastered and Tenebris Somnia, and early access for Poly Fighter.
Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition Pulled From Sale After Negative Response
Sega has pulled Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from sale after a negative community response to issues including performance problems, bugs, and the use of AI-generated artwork. The company acknowledged the problems and stated that previous versions of the game would be reinstated until the issues are resolved.
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.
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.
Fall Into 25 New Games on GeForce NOW This October
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 25 new games throughout October, with six available immediately. Highlights include CONTROL Resonant for Performance and Ultimate members and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered. The service also offers a day pass for users to try premium cloud gaming.
