SEGA and Creative Assembly have removed Total War Shogun 2 Complete Edition from digital storefronts just 2 days after launch. The release sparked immediate player backlash, sinking the strategy title to a 16% approval rating on Steam due to game breaking bugs and low quality artwork. The publishers are now working to restore the original version while processing customer refunds.
The revised edition was pulled within 48 hours following widespread criticism across digital forums. Players reported steep performance drops, regular software crashes, and distorted interface artwork that appeared to rely on automated neural network filters. Anger intensified because the publishers had removed the original 2011 edition from storefronts, leaving users with no working alternative to purchase.
Creative Assembly acknowledged that the release failed to meet both player expectations and internal quality standards. The studio confirmed it is reviewing the internal production breakdown before attempting to deploy future patches. Existing owners will retain access to the title in their libraries, while customer service teams will approve refund requests even for players who exceed standard digital store return windows. SEGA has not provided a timeline for when the remaster will return to digital shelves.
Source: Reddit
