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 Windows update will be relieved to learn that Ubisoft has released fixes. Patches have been rolled out for Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla to address these issues, although some Ubisoft titles may still face challenges.
Windows frequently rolls out updates, and the 24H2 update for Windows 11 introduced enhancements such as Wi-Fi 7 support, improved energy-saving modes, and AI Copilot+ PC features. However, following this update, some gamers reported issues with certain games, including those from the Assassin's Creed series. 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 tackle the issues caused by the Windows 11 24H2 update. These updates should automatically download via Steam, enabling the games to launch correctly. Players should ensure they have sufficient storage space; the patch for Origins requires 230 MB, while Valhalla's patch needs 500 MB.
Windows Update 24H2 Is Still Plaguing Some Ubisoft Games
The specific cause within the Windows 24H2 update that affected Ubisoft games remains unclear. While the fixes for Origins and Valhalla are appreciated, some gamers continue to report issues with other titles, including Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which may become unresponsive or fail to function entirely. Ubisoft has previously released hotfixes for Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which have alleviated the most severe problems, though some performance issues may persist. Fans of Assassin's Creed Odyssey might want to delay updating to Windows 11 until a fix for their game is available.
While Ubisoft is addressing these issues, the initial problem was unfortunate. Gamers first reported issues when the Windows 24H2 update preview was released five months ago, but these were not resolved before the official rollout. This is particularly concerning given Microsoft's push for Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. Fortunately, most other games seem to have been unaffected by this update.
