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Shogun 2 Remaster Pulled from Sale After Disastrous Launch, Original Returns

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Sega has announced it is removing Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale and reinstating the original game after just two days, citing that "the current experience is not where it needs to be." The remaster launched on Steam in October to thousands of negative reviews, with players citing old bugs, ignored quality-of-life complaints, and unconfirmed accusations of undisclosed generative AI use. Sega had previously pulled the original from sale before the Complete Edition launched, adding to frustration. Those who purchased the Complete Edition will retain access, but it's unclear how or if they can return to the original version. The move is a blow to Creative Assembly's reputation, coming soon after the successful Lords of the End Times expansion for Total War: Warhammer and the announcement of Total War: Warhammer 40k. Fans have also pointed to 2024 accusations from Sega's Aegis-CWA union that outsourcing QA and localization led to 61 layoffs. As of writing, the Complete Edition remains available on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store, with no removal date specified, and Sega has not responded to the AI accusations.

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