Total War: Shogun 2 is known as one of the best Total War games of all time, and it’s getting a fresh coat of paint with the Complete Edition.
It’ll release on October 13, 2026, and it’ll include both the original DLCs: Rise of the Samurai, set in the Genpei War, and Fall of the Samurai, portraying the climactic Boshin War.
Those who already own the original game will receive the DLC at no cost and will gain access to a time-limited 75% discount on the Complete Edition.
The Complete Edition will come with improved visuals ad more, as follows.
- Full Japanese and Chinese voice and text localization
- Improved visuals, lighting and shadows
- 1440p and 4K UI scaling
- Modernized controls
- More than 50 newly playable factions
- Integrated Mod.io support
- 64-bit upgrade
- Ultrawide monitor support
- Colorblind accessibility options
You can check out the announcement trailer below, alongside the first screenshots showing the refreshed visuals.
Here’s what you can expect from each campaign included:
- Shogun 2: Unite Japan during the Sengoku Jidai and guide your clan from regional power to Shogun through diplomacy, betrayal, and conquest.
- Rise of the Samurai: Revisit the Genpei War in 1175 and command the great clans whose struggle for power shaped the future of Japan.
- Fall of the Samurai: Master the clash between tradition and industrialization during the Boshin War as Japan enters the age of modern warfare.
If you’re interested in the Total War franchise, you can read about Total War: Warhammer 3 and Total War: Medieval.
