Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition is the new 2026 PC release. Compare editions, check your hardware, and find the controls and mod guidance that match your version.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition combines turn-based campaign planning with real-time battles in Japan. Campaign decisions and battlefield orders serve different tasks: use the campaign options reference for the wider map and the command table for moving selected units. This guide covers edition contents and setup, not a complete strategy walkthrough.
For returning players, the main differences to check are the separate release identity, new hardware requirements, modern controls and mod compatibility. Familiar campaigns or units do not make old instructions interchangeable with new-edition settings. The original remains a separate game, so keep its library entry and working mod setup distinct.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition is a PC release from Creative Assembly and MATABOO, published by SEGA. The store listing identifies the new game, while the publisher FAQ distinguishes storefront packages. Old-save transfer and cross-edition multiplayer have not been verified here; continued access to the original is not proof of either.
Find the answer for your edition. Each topic links to a detailed guide and its official source; these are references, not first-hand playtests.
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Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition content
The new package includes the main game and Rise and Fall of the Samurai. Steam also supplies the original game and legacy DLC, except the original Blood Pack. Other stores do not grant the same legacy package.
Identify your releaseUse the exact library title and Steam App ID. A familiar logo does not distinguish the original from the new edition.
Compare package contentsSeparate the new game's content from the legacy licenses included with a Steam purchase. The Blood Pack exception concerns that legacy copy.
Check before buyingCompare the current store package with your existing library. An old expansion guide does not establish which extra purchase you need today.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition PC requirements
The new Steam listing requires a 64-bit Windows system and 70 GB of available space. Compare minimum and recommended hardware as whole configurations. Neither matching one component nor running the original establishes your new-edition performance.
Compare your hardwareCheck the exact processor and graphics models, system RAM and operating system. Graphics memory and system memory are separate quantities.
Check available spaceInspect the intended install drive. The 70 GB requirement describes available space, not an exact download size or future patch size.
Evaluate settingsRecord your resolution and preset, then change one setting at a time in the same situation. Different battles are not a controlled comparison.
SEGA states that original SHOGUN 2 mods are incompatible with Complete Edition, which integrates mod.io. No individual mod port or combination has been tested here. An author's edition support matters more than a familiar mod name.
Read the supported editionCheck the author's game version, release notes, dependencies and conflicts. A recently updated file alone does not establish Complete Edition support.
Keep the original separateDo not overwrite a working legacy setup to fix a separate edition. Follow the author's backup advice before experimenting with campaign files.
Try one compatible changeStart with one explicitly supported mod. If a problem appears, record the game edition, mod version, enabled combination and repeatable symptom.
Alt plus a left-button drag moves units; Ctrl plus Alt plus a left-button drag rotates them. Arrow keys move selected units. These are announced new-edition commands, not an exhaustive map of every default or remapped key.
Test the selected unitsPractice movement and rotation with a small selection. Confirm the destination and order before relying on the command during a large battle.
Check your key setCustom key sets can be saved and loaded. Review your current bindings when an old tutorial or another player's shortcuts do not match.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition campaign options
Realm Divide has an adjustable setting, including the original behaviour and an off option. Campaign Space overlays can show ownership, diplomatic status, wealth, public order and food. The guide explains the announced choices, not a guaranteed winning strategy.
Check campaign conditionsMatch the campaign, faction, difficulty and relevant options when reading strategy advice. Similar historical settings do not prove that two campaigns use identical conditions.
Use the appropriate overlayChoose the view relevant to your current decision. An ownership view and a public-order view answer different questions about the same campaign map.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition display and language
The new release supports UI scaling for 1440p and 4K displays and separate voice and text languages. Check readability on unit information and campaign tooltips, not just the main menu. Display comfort and graphics performance are different concerns.
Check readable informationCompare the text and unit details you actually use at your chosen resolution. Keep a record of changed settings so you can reverse them.
Choose audio and text separatelyUse a text language you understand and the voice language you prefer. Match a guide's setting by its meaning when translated labels differ.
No. Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition is the separate 2026 release, Steam App 3846830. The original uses App 34330 and remains playable for its owners. Check the version comparison
How much storage does the new edition require?
The Steam listing specifies 70 GB of available space for both minimum and recommended configurations. That is an install-space requirement, not an exact download-size measurement. Read the complete requirements table
Will my old mod collection work?
SEGA states that original SHOGUN 2 mods are not compatible with Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition. Check for an explicitly supported new-edition version instead. Check mod compatibility
Does the new release replace my old Steam game?
The publisher says it does not replace the original game. Keep the two releases distinct when checking libraries, mods or guidance. Read the library and content explanation
Your SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition reference
Browse the four available guides on editions, PC requirements, mods and controls. The directory also links their categories and the site's source and coverage information.
