Sega Removes Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from Sale Over Quality Issues
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Sega and Creative Assembly have decided to temporarily withdraw Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale just days after its release due to quality concerns. Existing owners can still access the game while the companies investigate the issues.
Removal of the Complete Edition
Sega and Creative Assembly have announced the temporary removal of Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale, following its launch on October 13. The companies acknowledged that the game did not meet expected standards, stating they are working with platform holders to address the concerns raised by players.
Player Feedback and Quality Issues
In a statement shared on Twitter/X, Sega and Creative Assembly expressed their recognition of player feedback, admitting that the current experience is unsatisfactory. They are collaborating with their development partner to identify the underlying causes of these issues and implement necessary improvements.
Continued Access for Owners
Despite the game's removal from sale, existing owners will still have access to play Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition. The statement did not specify when the game might return to the storefront or detail the specific problems, although fans have speculated that AI-related issues may be a factor.
Impact on Reception
The game's reception has sharply declined, with its Steam score dropping to "overwhelmingly negative," as only 15 percent of over 4,000 reviews are positive. The Steam page now indicates that the game is no longer available for purchase. This situation follows a broader trend, as other game developers have also faced scrutiny for incorporating AI technology in their projects.