“Total War: Shogun 2 Enhanced Edition Backlash: AI Upscaling, Performance Woes, and Fan Fur” — what this page in the network covers. Creative Assembly's recent 'Enhanced' update for the classic strategy game Total War: Shogun 2 has ignited a firestorm among players on Steam. Users report that the update, which was intended to modernize the 2011 title, has instead introduced a host of problems. Many players claim the game now runs worse, with lower frame rates and stability issues, and that the visual changes look worse than the original.
A central point of contention is the apparent use of generative AI to upscale the game's artwork, leading to smeared textures and distorted UI elements. The backlash highlights the risks of applying AI upscaling to beloved games without thorough quality control. Fans argue that the update has added more bugs than it fixed, undermining the game's legacy. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.