SEGA to Temporarily Remove Shogun 2 Complete Edition

SEGA and Creative Assembly say they are working with digital storefront operators to temporarily remove Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition and restore the original game while they investigate quality concerns. People who already own the Complete Edition will retain access, the companies said. They have not provided a timetable for the changes or the original game’s return. The announcement followed strong criticism from players after the Complete Edition launched on October 13. Reviews cited bugs, performance problems and changes to the game’s unit-card artwork. Some players alleged that generative artificial intelligence had been used to create or upscale the images, pointing to visual defects as evidence. SEGA and Creative Assembly have not confirmed AI use in the supplied reporting. A Steam review snapshot cited in coverage showed 17% positive reviews. One report counted 1,547 reviews, while another recorded nearly 2,000, reflecting observations made at different times. The rating indicates widespread dissatisfaction among reviewers, though the player allegations do not establish how the artwork was produced.