Summary
- Windows 11 update caused issues with two Assassin's Creed games.
- Fixes issued for AC Origins & Valhalla, but Odyssey may still have problems.
Assassin's Creed enthusiasts who encountered difficulties launching their games after a recent Windows update can now breathe a sigh of relief. Ubisoft has released patches to rectify the issues affecting two of their popular titles. However, some other Ubisoft games might still be experiencing lingering issues.
Windows routinely rolls out updates to enhance user experience, and the 24H2 update for Windows 11 introduced exciting new features such as Wi-Fi 7 support, advanced energy-saving modes, and AI-powered Copilot+ PC capabilities. Unfortunately, following the rollout of this update, certain gamers faced challenges getting some of their games to start or run smoothly, including several entries in the Assassin's Creed series. Thankfully, Ubisoft has swiftly addressed these issues for two specific titles.
Ubisoft announced that both Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla have received title updates that should resolve the problems triggered by the Windows 11 update 24H2. These updates are automatically available through Steam, and after downloading, players should find their games functioning as expected. It's advisable to ensure sufficient storage space beforehand, as the patch for Assassin's Creed Origins requires 230 MB, while Valhalla's update demands 500 MB.
Windows Update 24H2 Is Still Plaguing Some Ubisoft Games
The exact cause of the malfunction in Ubisoft games following the Windows 24H2 update remains unclear. While the community is relieved about the fixes for Origins and Valhalla, there are ongoing concerns as some other games have yet to receive similar patches. Assassin's Creed Odyssey, for instance, continues to face issues, either becoming unresponsive or failing to launch altogether. Ubisoft has previously released hotfixes that mitigated the most severe problems in Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, but some performance hiccups may still need addressing. Fans of Assassin's Creed Odyssey might want to delay updating to Windows 24H2 until a specific fix is available for their game.
Although the situation is improving, the initial occurrence of these issues was unfortunate. Players started reporting problems with various games when the Windows 24H2 update preview was released five months earlier, yet the issue persisted into the official rollout. This is particularly concerning given Microsoft's push for Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible. Fortunately, the majority of games have not been significantly affected by the update.
