Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition removed from Steam following complaints
Key Takeaway
The recent release of Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition was pulled from sale due to bugs and the use of generative AI in artwork.
Summary
The Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition, developed by MATABOO and SEGA, has been hidden on Steam after receiving an Overwhelmingly Negative rating. Players reported various bugs, performance issues, and AI-generated artwork containing errors like six-fingered characters. Creative Assembly clarified that they did not develop this version and are investigating the use of generative AI by the external developer.
Issues with external development and AI
- The release was handled by external developer MATABOO, not Creative Assembly.
- Complaints included performance bugs and visual artifacts from generative AI.
- Creative Assembly stated they use AI for debugging and prototyping, but not for creating game assets or art.
- A senior developer team is being assembled to work with SEGA and the external developer on a resolution.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks of outsourcing major franchise titles to external studios without strict quality assurance and asset oversight.
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