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Sega and Creative Assembly Pull Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster from Sale Over Quality Concerns

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Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily withdrawn Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from sale following player concerns about AI upscaling and other performance issues. The companies said the release "falls short of both your expectations and our own standards." The delisting comes shortly after the remaster's launch, with feedback focusing on poor AI-upscaled visuals and unstable performance. Creative Assembly acknowledged the problems and pledged to work on fixes, but did not provide a timeline for the game's return to storefronts. No compensation or refund details have been announced for existing owners. The situation is notable because it highlights the ongoing debate over AI upscaling in remasters: while the technique can reduce development costs, it often introduces visual artifacts that frustrate core fans. For players, the game is currently unavailable to purchase, and those who already bought it must wait for patches. For the industry, the case serves as a reminder that remaster projects need to balance technical efficiency with quality, or risk damaging the reputation of beloved franchises.

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