What the Shogun 2 Remaster Reversal Means for RTS Fans
The reversal shows that loud community feedback can push publishers to act fast, and it puts the original Shogun 2 back in players' hands while raising the bar for future remasters.
The reversal shows that loud community feedback can push publishers to act fast, and it puts the original Shogun 2 back in players' hands while raising the bar for future remasters.
Key points - Sega has pulled the Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition and returned the original title after fan backlash. - The Complete Edition launched last week as a remaster of the 2011 RTS classic. - It promised improved visuals and textures along with modernized controls. - The title included both single-player and multiplayer modes. - The fan uproar grew fierce enough to prompt Sega's reversal.
Timeline - 2011: Total War: Shogun 2, the original RTS classic, is released. - Last week: The Complete Edition remaster launches with improved visuals, textures, and modernized controls. - After launch: Fan backlash erupts, and Sega pulls the Complete Edition and restores the original title.
FAQ
Q: What is Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition? A: It was a remaster of the 2011 RTS classic featuring improved visuals and textures plus modernized controls, covering both single-player and multiplayer.
Q: Why did Sega pull the Complete Edition? A: Sega removed it and returned the original title following a furious fan backlash that erupted after the remaster's release last week.
Q: Can I still play the original Shogun 2? A: Yes. Sega has returned the original title after pulling the Complete Edition, so the 2011 version is back.
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