Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster Pulled From Steam After Player Backlash

Creative Assembly and Sega have pulled Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from Steam, a rare and sharp reversal for a remaster that was meant to bring the 2011 strategy game to a new audience.

The decision follows a wave of complaints about the quality of the re-release. Rather than keep selling the game while the criticism piled up, the publisher and developer chose to take it off the storefront entirely.

Shogun 2 is one of the best-regarded entries in the Total War series, and its fans are quick to voice their opinions about how it is handled. A poorly received version of a beloved game carries more weight than an ordinary patch controversy, which is likely why the response was so decisive.

The available reporting does not detail the specific problems that prompted the removal, and it does not say whether players who already own the game are affected. Anyone considering a purchase should wait for an official statement from Sega or Creative Assembly before buying.