Sega removes Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from sale

Sega and developer Creative Assembly have temporarily withdrawn the Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from sale following intense criticism from players. The decision came just two days after its October 13, 2026, release.

Users reported significant technical issues, including performance problems and bugs. Community backlash specifically targeted the use of artificial intelligence for upscaling graphical assets, with players noting visual errors such as distorted unit faces and armor. On Steam, the game received an ‘overwhelmingly negative’ rating, with only 15 percent of over 4,000 reviews being positive.

In an official statement, Sega acknowledged that the edition does not meet player expectations or the company’s own quality standards. While the Complete Edition is unavailable, the companies are working to restore the original 2011 version of the game to stores. Players who have already purchased the Complete Edition will retain access. Sega and Creative Assembly are currently investigating the causes of the issues to implement necessary improvements.