Sega Removes Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster from Sale Following Poor Launch
Sega and developer Creative Assembly have pulled the 'Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition' from digital storefronts following a highly critical launch. Players reported significant technical issues, including numerous bugs and visual upscaling that appeared to be improperly implemented via AI technology. The remaster, which promised improved visuals and modernized controls for the 2011 classic, received an 'Overwhelmingly Negative' rating on Steam shortly after its release. In response to the backlash, Sega announced it will reinstate the original version of the game while working with development partner Mataboo to address quality concerns.
Topics: AI controversy product launch failure software bugs
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