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 problems with their games after a Windows update can now breathe a sigh of relief. Ubisoft has released patches for two Assassin's Creed titles to resolve the issues, though some Ubisoft games might still be experiencing difficulties.
Windows updates are a regular occurrence, and the 24H2 update for Windows 11 brought several enhancements, including support for Wi-Fi 7, improved energy-saving modes, and AI Copilot+ PC features. However, following the rollout of this update, certain gamers found that some of their games, including titles from the Assassin's Creed series, either wouldn't start or were not functioning correctly. Thankfully, a new fix is now available to address these issues for two of Ubisoft's games.
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla have both received title updates to rectify the problems caused by the Windows 11 update 24H2. These updates should be automatically downloaded through Steam, allowing the games to launch without issues. Players should ensure they have sufficient storage space, as 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 elements within the Windows update that led to these issues with Ubisoft games remain unclear. While gamers appreciate the restoration of these two titles, there are still reports of unresolved issues with other games. Assassin's Creed Odyssey, for instance, continues to face problems, either becoming unresponsive or failing to function altogether. Although Ubisoft has successfully addressed major issues with Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora through previous hotfixes, some performance 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.
It's unfortunate that these issues arose in the first place. Players began 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, most games have not been significantly affected by the update.
