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Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition over AI concerns
Sega and Creative Assembly are removing the Complete Edition from stores and bringing back the original game. What it means for buyers and how to pay if you're outside the region.
Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition has temporarily disappeared from digital storefronts. Sega and Creative Assembly confirmed they are working with platform holders to remove the bundle from sale and restore the original game. The reason: AI-related accusations, with the company admitting it has "fallen short."
What happened
The Complete Edition bundles the base Total War: Shogun 2 with its expansions. It is now being pulled, and the original game is set to return separately. Sega and Creative Assembly are already coordinating with platform owners (primarily Steam) to make the change. The source does not specify exact timing — keep an eye on the store page.
Why it matters to buyers
If you were waiting to buy Shogun 2 as a complete package, that option is temporarily unavailable. If the game is already in your library, it stays there, but updates and contents may change. Once the original game returns, expansions will likely need to be purchased separately — check the Steam product page.
How to pay from outside the region
Steam accepts Visa and Mastercard, but cards issued in some countries don't work. One option is a virtual card from a foreign issuer. Here's how it works in practice:
- Get a card from a virtual card service (such as VirtCardPay) in the currency you need — USD or EUR.
- Top up the balance to cover the purchase plus a buffer for currency conversion if the card and store currencies differ.
- Link the card to your Steam account under payment settings or use it at checkout.
- Confirm the payment — Steam may ask for a code from SMS or your banking app.
Keep a small buffer on the card: if the price changes or tax is added, the payment may fail due to insufficient funds. Common declines include insufficient balance, cards that don't support international payments, and mismatches between account region and card region. In such cases, check your card settings and try again.
What if you already bought the Complete Edition
Your purchase stands — the game won't be taken away. But if you were waiting for a discount on the bundle, there may not be one until the edition returns to sale. Watch for sales: Sega and Creative Assembly haven't announced a return date, so no discount percentages or timeframes are available.
Service names, games, and franchises are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned only to describe the payment scenario; VirtCardPay is not affiliated with them.
FAQ
Can I buy Total War: Shogun 2 right now?
The Complete Edition is temporarily off sale. The original game is expected to return to the store — watch the Steam page.
What happens to my existing copy?
It stays in your library. The changes affect only the sale of the bundle.
How do I pay with a virtual card?
Get a card in USD or EUR, top up with a buffer, and link it to Steam. If the payment fails, check limits and region settings.
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