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Creative Assembly Blames External Developer for Shogun 2 Remaster Failure

Creative Assembly VP Roger Collum issued a statement addressing the disastrous launch of Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition, blaming external developer Mataboo for poor quality and AI use. The game was pulled from sale after receiving overwhelmingly negative reviews for bugs and distorted AI-upscaled art. Sega and Creative Assembly have formed a team to fix the issues, though critics note the original developers failed to oversee the project adequately.

via Kotaku|

#ai-in-gaming #creative-assembly #game-remasters

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Sega Delists Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster After AI Upscaling Backlash

Sega has removed Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from sale following a disastrous launch marked by severe bugs and AI-generated artwork. The remaster of the 2011 strategy classic, which launched on October 13, 2026, promised 4K UI scaling and modernized controls but instead delivered 'Overwhelmingly Negative' reviews on Steam. Players identified that AI upscaling mangled the game's hand-drawn unit cards, resulting in distorted faces and incoherent details. Sega and developer Creative Assembly acknowledged the failure, stating the experience did not meet their standards. They have reinstated the original 2011 game while promising to fix the Complete Edition. The controversy highlights growing player frustration with undisclosed AI usage in game remasters.

via The Verge|

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gaming1 month ago•1 min saved

Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition Launches Oct 13 with 50 New Factions and 64-bit Upgrade

Creative Assembly and Sega are releasing Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition on October 13, 2026. This remaster includes the base game, both major expansions, over 50 new minor factions, and technical upgrades like 64-bit support, 4K UI scaling, and full Japanese/Chinese localization. Existing owners receive legacy DLC for free and a 75% discount on the new edition, but old mods will not work due to platform changes.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

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