​Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition FAQs

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Hey folks,

We're excited to announce that Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition will be releasing on October 13th, including all DLC and bringing a range of improvements to the fan-favourite title including updated visuals, full Japanese voiceover and text, over 50 newly playable minor factions and more.

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Existing owners of Total War: SHOGUN 2 will receive the original DLC at no additional cost and will be eligible for a time-limited 75% loyalty discount when upgrading to the Complete Edition, making this the ideal opportunity to return to the battlefields of Japan.

For more information on what's included in Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition, how much it costs, and how it works for existing owners of Total War: SHOGUN 2, check out the frequently asked questions below.

1. What is Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition?

Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition is an updated and enhanced version of Total War: SHOGUN 2 and all of its DLC in one complete package, developed by MATABOO, Creative Assembly, and SEGA for PC.

2. What is new with Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition?

Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition includes:

  • An updated and improved Total War: SHOGUN 2 and all of the associated DLC, including both Rise and Fall of the Samurai 
  • Improved visuals with updated lighting, shadows, textures and more  
  • 1440p and 4K UI scaling 
  • Modernised controls 
  • Japanese and Chinese voice acting and full text localisation 
  • 50 + newly playable minor factions 
  • Integrated in-game mod support using Mod.io 
  • 64bit upgrade

On Steam, players will also receive the original Total War: SHOGUN 2 and all of its DLC*

*excluding the Blood Pack due to Age Ratings.

3. When does Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition launch, and how much will it cost?

Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition will launch on Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and GOG on Tuesday 13th October at 16:00 BST / 08:00 PDT / 23:00 CST / 00:00 JST +1.

It will be priced at £34.99 / €39.99 / $39.99.

4. I already own Total War: SHOGUN 2 - what happens to my edition?

Existing owners of Total War: SHOGUN 2 will receive legacy DLC from the original game at no additional cost and will be eligible for a time-limited 75% loyalty discount when upgrading to Complete Edition, making this the ideal opportunity to return to the battlefields of Japan.

  • The discount will be available from launch on 13th October, 16:00 BST / 08:00 PDT / 23:00 CST / 00:00 JST +1 
  • The discount will end on 12th November, 16:00 GMT  / 08:00 PST / 00:00 CST +1 / 01:00 JST +1.

5. What storefronts will Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition be available on?

Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition is launching on PC for Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store and GOG.

  • Purchasing on Steam will include Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition and the original Total War: SHOGUN 2 and all it’s associated DLC (excluding the Blood Pack).
  • Purchasing on the Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store or GOG includes Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition only.

6. Can I use mods from the original Total War: SHOGUN 2 in Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition?

Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition is launching with integrated mod support with Mod.IO, therefore mods from the original Total War: SHOGUN 2 are not compatible with Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition.

Mods for the original Total War: SHOGUN 2 will remain unchanged.

7. Will there be any changes to Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam?

Yes. From 28th September 2026 at 17:00 BST / 16:00 UTC / 09:00 PDT / 00:00 CST +1 / 01:00 JST +1, Total War: SHOGUN 2 will no longer be available to purchase as a standalone game on Steam. The Steam store page will remain live, but the game and its DLC will instead be included as part of Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition.

For existing owners, nothing will change. The game will remain playable, and all current Steam owners of Total War: SHOGUN 2 will be granted any DLC they do not already own, for free.

8. Is Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition replacing the original game on Steam?

No. Total War: SHOGUN 2 will still exist on Steam and will continue to be playable as normal. For anyone wanting to purchase the original Total War: SHOGUN 2, it will be included as part of the Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition.

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