Sega pulls Shogun 2 Complete Edition from sale after Steam backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly are temporarily removing Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition to reinstate the original game while investigating issues.
Sega and Creative Assembly have announced that Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition is being temporarily removed from sale. The companies said the game has fallen short of expectations and their own standards.
In a statement, Sega said it is working with platform holders to remove the game from sale and reinstate the original game while investigating the issues. Existing owners will still be able to access and play the game. The statement does not detail the issues or say when the game will return to sale.
The Complete Edition launched on October 13, 2026. On Steam, the game's score dropped to overwhelmingly negative, with 15 percent positive from over 4,000 reviews. The game's Steam page now warns it is no longer available on the Steam store, according to Eurogamer.
Release and reception
The Complete Edition was released earlier this week, but the response from players was swift and negative. The Steam listing now displays a notice that the game is no longer available for purchase.
Quick answers
Why was Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition removed from sale?
Sega and Creative Assembly said the game fell short of expectations and their own standards, and they are investigating the issues.
Can existing owners still play the game?
Yes, existing owners will still be able to access and play the game.
When will the game return to sale?
Sega's statement does not say when the game will return to sale.