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Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster after AI-upscaling complaints

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Game box on a shelf with a removal tag and pixelated screen.

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The short version

  • Sega is removing the Shogun 2 Complete Edition remaster from storefronts.
  • Users complained about bugs and upscaling that appears to be AI-made.
  • The source does not say whether a fixed version will return.

What happened

Sega is removing Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from storefronts, according to The Verge. The remaster, which bundles the main game and its content, launched on Tuesday to complaints about bugs and upscaling that appears to have been done by AI.

Why it might matter

Buyers of the remaster may lose access to a product on sale. It is an early example of an AI-upscaling complaint leading to a pulled release.

What we don’t know yet

The source does not say whether Sega used AI upscaling, whether it will re-release the game, or whether refunds are offered.