Sega delists Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition following player backlash

Sega and Creative Assembly have announced the temporary delisting of Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and GOG. The decision follows a wave of intense criticism from players shortly after its October 13, 2026, launch.

Users reported numerous technical issues, including bugs present in the original 2011 version, new bugs, poor performance, and interface problems. A major point of contention involves the alleged use of generative AI for upscaling unit artwork and textures, which players claimed resulted in distorted, low-quality visuals.

In a joint statement, the companies acknowledged that the release “has fallen short of both your expectations and our own standards” and that the current experience “is not where it needs to be.” Sega is working with platform holders to reinstate the original version of the game while investigating the issues with development partner Mataboo to implement necessary improvements. Existing owners of the Complete Edition will retain access to the game.