What Shogun 2 Remaster Debacle Means for Total War Fans
This incident highlights the risks of outsourcing remasters and the importance of maintaining original game availability, as players expect quality and transparency from publishers.
This incident highlights the risks of outsourcing remasters and the importance of maintaining original game availability, as players expect quality and transparency from publishers.
Key points - Sega and Creative Assembly removed Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from Steam after negative reviews. - The remaster launched on October 13 with promised upgraded visuals but suffered from art inconsistencies. - Fans alleged low-quality AI upscaling, citing a samurai face replaced with metallic texture. - Sega had pulled the original Shogun 2 from sale, forcing purchase of the $40 Complete Edition. - Creative Assembly and Sega apologized and are working to reinstate the original game.
Timeline - October 13: Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition released on Steam. - October 15: Fans and media report art inconsistencies and poor quality. - After October 15: Sega and Creative Assembly announce removal from sale and reinstatement of original.
FAQ
Q: Can I still play the Complete Edition if I bought it? A: Yes, existing owners will still be able to access and play the game even after it's removed from sale.
Q: Will the original Shogun 2 return to Steam? A: Yes, Sega and Creative Assembly are working to reinstate the original game while they investigate the issues.
Q: What went wrong with the remaster? A: Fans complained about art inconsistencies, bugs, and alleged low-quality AI upscaling, leading to overwhelmingly negative reviews.
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