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Sega and Creative Assembly have removed the Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from digital storefronts after significant player backlash. The title, which launched on October 13, was marketed as a remastered experience but faced immediate criticism regarding its visual quality.
Players identified evidence of AI-upscaling, resulting in distorted character models such as merged faces and extra fingers. Additionally, users reported that the release failed to resolve long-standing legacy bugs, leading to widespread dissatisfaction with the product's technical state.
The game currently holds an overwhelmingly negative rating on Steam, with over 81% of reviewers advising against purchase. Specific complaints include a forced, poor-quality vegetation rendering system and a criticized user interface, which users claim significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
Sega has replaced the controversial version with the original 2011 release. While the company acknowledged that the Complete Edition failed to meet their standards, they did not explicitly address the AI-upscaling concerns. Sega stated they are collaborating with development partners to investigate the reported issues.
