Here is what the page “Sega Pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster After Backlash Over AI-Upscaled Graphics” contains. Sega and Creative Assembly have removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale following intense player backlash over its AI-upscaled graphics. Released on October 13 as a $40 remaster of the 2011 classic, the game was quickly criticized for bizarre visual artifacts, including samurai faces merging with helmets and extra fingers on artwork. Players also reported legacy bugs and a clunky new UI, leading to an 'overwhelmingly negative' Steam rating with over 81% negative reviews.
Sega acknowledged the game 'fell short' of expectations and is working with development partners to fix issues, but did not address the AI criticisms directly. The company has replaced the remaster with the original version, which had been delisted. This incident highlights growing concerns over generative AI in game development, as Sega is also using AI for background assets in the upcoming Crazy Taxi: World Tour. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.