We've released a game update for Total War: Shogun 2 which includes, Compiler upgrade - This is an update for the game to better use modern architecture and improve performance. Fixed game crashing when running on CPUs with more than 32 logical processors Alongside this, as the current chat systems in our game are both antiquated and limited in the modern online era, it is necessary for us to remove those services from Total War: SHOGUN 2 and our other legacy titles. We are, however, continuing to investigate ways to implement and support chat in our future projects properly and will keep you updated on any future changes or developments. Thanks for your understanding; if you're looking for a free chat option, you can also visit the official Total War Discord server to chat with your friends.

To celebrate SEGA's 60th Anniversary, we're giving away one of the most impressive tactical battles in Total War: SHOGUN 2! Originally only available as a pre-order bonus back in 2011, the Battle of Kawagoe is now free for everyone. Will you be able to replicate General Ujiyasus success in the Battle of Kawagoe? Find out more here: https://www.totalwar.com/blog/total-war-shogun-2-battle-of-kawagoe/

It's your last chance to grab SHOGUN 2 for free! If youve not picked it up yet youve only got until 6PM BST today, so youd better act fast. Get your copy here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/201270/Total_War_SHOGUN_2/

Grab SHOGUN 2 for free now! If you ever find yourself thinking about the political climate in 16th century Japan, now might be the time to find out how youd fare as a clan leader fighting to become Shogun. Pick up your copy here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/201270/Total_War_SHOGUN_2/

Its a difficult time right now, so to help stave off boredom while youre stuck at home, were giving away SHOGUN 2 for you to keep forever! Find out the full details here: https://www.totalwar.com/blog/total-war-shogun-2-giveaway-and-total-war-sale-faq/ #StayHomeSaveLives Excited to jump in? Check out MrSmartDonkeys Faction Overviews: https://youtu.be/AOg45y-hok0 Completely new to Total War? Heres DragonHearts new player guide: https://youtu.be/s_w9ONoRk90

Last chance to save up to 75% on Saga titles! Fall of the Samurai and Thrones of Britannia are on sale until 6PM BST today. Whether you want to unite Japan or conquer Britain is up to you, but choose quickly: time is running out... Check them out here: https://store.steampowered.com/franchise/TotalWar-Official

A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI has a brand new logo - complete with traditional Japanese calligraphy. We sat down and spoke to the calligrapher and artist, Rie Takeda, about her career in calligraphy. Check out the full interview here: https://www.totalwar.com/blog/an-interview-with-fall-of-the-samurai-calligrapher-rie-takeda/

(B)ready for another bake-off? In this Fall of the Samurai (its a Saga title now!) themed episode, our talented bakers do their best to whisk away the top spot with their best attempt at a Japanese dessert. Who takes the cake? Click here to find out: https://youtu.be/qFIoYOJcVV8

Fall of the Samurai is now 75% off! In celebration of Fall of the Samurai joining the Total War Saga family, we're having a week-long sale running from now until Monday 19th at 6PM BST - grab your copy here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/201271/Total_War_Saga_FALL_OF_THE_SAMURAI/ Now get out there and defend Japan. For more information about what Fall of the Samurai becoming a Saga title means, as well as just what a Saga title is, click here: https://www.totalwar.com/blog/a-total-war-saga-fall-of-the-samurai/

The Steam Lunar Sale is on now, and Total War titles are up to 75% off! If you pre-order Total War: THREE KINGDOMS in the Steam Lunar New Year Sale, you can get 5 off if it's your first order of over 30! Take a look at all the discounts here and complete your collection today: https://store.steampowered.com/franchise/TotalWar-Official/

Feral Interactive are hosting a Fall Of The Samurai competition on Facebook! For a chance to enter and win a Steam key for either Mac or Windows and an A1 Total War: SHOGUN 2- Fall Of The Samurai poster, click the link below. Feral Facebook Page

General fixes

• Fixed cavalry exploit where players could engage infantry with minimal losses and cause unit to rout.

• Fixed issue where blood would not appear on face and left arm of units in Blood Pack DLC.

• Various audio fixes.

• Correct banner is now shown by Tosa standard bearers.

• Fixed morale bug that could cause the player's army to rout if a reinforcing army had enough Gatling guns.

• Fixes for additional multiplayer campaign desync occurrences where identified.

• Fixed graphical clipping issue with Shinsengumi’s cape.

• Revolver Cavalry is now capped at 4 per army in multiplayer.

• Hosts should now correctly leave a multiplayer campaign when client quits after a battle.

• Fix for certain Daimyos portraits being stretched.

• Saga's clan attributes should now be working correctly.

• Pro-imperial clans should now be able to recruit Shogitai after changing allegiance.

• Clan Development "Modern Rifles" and the trait gained from "French Military Mission" will no longer affect artillery units.

• Daimyo retainer's "British Naval Engineer", "British Railway Engineer", "Francois Leonce Verny" and "Inudstrialist" should now be working correctly.

• Daimyo retainer's "Logistics" and "Scourge" should now correctly stack to provide a 15% replenishment rate.

• Daimyo retainer "Over-ambitious mistress" should now have an effect on Daimyo honour.

• Daimyo retainer "Sir Harry Smith Parkes" should now have a description attached.

• Dilemma "Koyosha" now correctly decreases research rate, rather than increases research rate.

• Various typographical fixes.

• Event "Security Matters" should now have a relevant penalty.

• Mission "Developing our potential" should now be correctly displayed when skipping the first cut-scene.

Unit rebalancing

• Katana Hero units used to cost 1500 Koku, now cost 1300 Koku.

• Yari Hero units used to cost 1100 Koku, now cost 1000 Koku.

• Naginata Warrior Monk Hero units used to cost 1500 Koku, now cost 1300 Koku.

• Bow Hero units used to cost 1400 Koku, now cost 1250 Koku.

AI improvements

• Naval AI will now repair damaged fleets in battle.

• Improvements to AI defending to take into account distance and relative strength between AI and human units when selecting targets.

• Improvements to AI defence when AI has missile superiority.

• AI non-missile/cavalry units will now more frequently move through missile units defending the front line of a battlegroup if they are being charged by a player.

• Further improvements made to reinforcing army AI to limit idle army behaviour.

• Fixed issue where AI would occasionally send in single, unsupported units to attack the player. Units will now co-ordinate better and attack in larger numbers.

• Other AI units will attack player-friendly units that are protecting the flanks of the AI’s primary target unit.