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 were unable to play their favorite games after a recent Windows update will be relieved to learn that Ubisoft has rolled out fixes. Patches have been released for Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla to resolve these issues, although some Ubisoft titles might still be affected.
Windows updates are a regular occurrence, and the Windows 11 24H2 update brought with it enhancements like Wi-Fi 7 support, improved energy-saving modes, and AI-powered Copilot+ PC features. However, post-update, several gamers reported that certain games, including some from the Assassin's Creed series, were failing to launch or were not functioning correctly. The newly released fixes aim to resolve these problems for two of Ubisoft's popular titles.
Ubisoft has confirmed that title updates for Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla have been released to address the issues caused by the Windows 11 24H2 update. These updates should be automatically downloaded via Steam, allowing the games to start up without issues. Players should ensure they have sufficient storage space, as the patch for Origins requires 230 MB, while Valhalla's update needs 500 MB.
Windows Update 24H2 Is Still Plaguing Some Ubisoft Games
The exact cause within the Windows 24H2 update that led to the malfunction of certain Ubisoft games remains unclear. While fans of Origins and Valhalla are pleased with the resolution, there are ongoing complaints about other games, such as Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which may still experience unresponsiveness or complete failure to launch. Ubisoft has previously released hotfixes that improved the performance of Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, but some lingering issues may still need attention. Fans of Assassin's Creed Odyssey might want to delay updating to Windows 24H2 until a fix is available for their game.
While Ubisoft is actively addressing these issues, it's unfortunate that they occurred in the first place. Gamers began reporting problems shortly after the Windows 24H2 update preview was released five months ago, but these were not resolved before the official rollout. This situation is particularly concerning as Microsoft continues to encourage Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. Thankfully, the majority of games appear to have been unaffected by the update.
