The upcoming release of Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition brings new content and challenges, including compatibility issues with existing mods.
This week, one of the noteworthy stories in PC gaming revolves around the announcement of Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition, which will launch on October 13. As reported by GamingOnLinux and RockPaperShotgun, this edition comes with significant updates but also some potential downsides for existing players.
The Complete Edition is essentially a remaster of the 2011 strategy classic, now expanded to include over 50 minor factions and modernized with updated lighting, shadows, textures, and new controls. However, this update will not be entirely beneficial for everyone. The overhaul could potentially break existing mods, which are a crucial part of the Total War experience for many players. To mitigate this, Creative Assembly is offering legacy DLC for free to those who choose to stick with the old version.
Meanwhile, RockPaperShotgun reports on ‘Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember’, a sequel to the action-packed ‘Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’ set to release in March 2027. Notably, a demo is available now, giving players a chance to dive into mythical battles inspired by Chinese history. With its March launch revealed, Koei Tecmo looks to maintain interest in the franchise with these mythological and historical elements.
On a less positive note, RockPaperShotgun has also shed light on some internal challenges at FuturLab, developers of ‘PowerWash Simulator’. The studio laid off seven staff members earlier this year and cancelled an undisclosed project while keeping these developments under wraps until now. This news adds to the ongoing narrative of economic difficulties impacting game studios and resulting in layoffs within the industry.
In other updates, PCGamesN covers Diablo 4’s Season 15 update which brings a nostalgic feature with the return of Diablo 2’s Runeword crafting system. This addition is part of Blizzard’s celebration of 30 years of its beloved action RPG series, providing players with a reason to revisit the title.
Lastly, PCGamesN also reports changes in Arc Raiders, specifically the removal of the in-game currency, Cred. Developers at Embark Studios are planning a shift to a “more expansive reward system” in response to the game’s unexpected levels of post-launch success, indicating a significant shift in how the game might engage with its player base in future updates.
