Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster Adds New Woodblock-Style Cinematics

Creative Assembly is updating the strategy game's cutscenes with a traditional Japanese art style, with an option to revert to the originals.

Sep 29, 2026
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Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster Adds New Woodblock-Style Cinematics

Creative Assembly has revealed that its upcoming remaster of Total War: Shogun 2 will feature updated cinematics presented in a traditional Japanese woodblock art style. The studio shared details about the changes in a video summarizing the remaster's features.

Players will have the option to toggle these new cinematics and revert to the original versions, allowing for a nostalgic experience. The remaster aims to modernize the decade-old strategy title with updated visuals and other enhancements.

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