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Controversial Total War Remaster Being Delisted From Steam After AI Allegations
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition, a remaster by Creative Assembly and Sega, has faced severe backlash due to numerous bugs and apparent AI-generated visuals, resulting in an Overwhelmingly Negative rating on Steam.
- In response, Sega and Creative Assembly announced plans to temporarily remove the remaster from digital storefronts and reinstate the original game while they investigate and address the issues.
- The remaster, developed with help from porting company Mataboo, was intended to offer a 64-bit upgrade with enhanced visuals, lighting, and new features, but players report missing limbs in cutscenes and blurry textures linked to AI-generated art.
- Sega has a history of replacing older games with controversial new versions, such as the Yakuza 0 director’s cut, which has fueled fan distrust regarding these remasters.
- While Sega commits to improving the Complete Edition, it remains unclear if AI-generated content will be removed or if the original game will remain available for purchase after the remaster’s return.
