Windows 11 24H2 Update Struggles with Popular Ubisoft Games
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update, 24H2, has hit a snag, impacting several popular titles from Ubisoft. While the update sought to refine compatibility with anti-cheat software, it appears the running of these games themselves are experiencing issues.
A list of affected titles published by Microsoft includes several entries from the popular Assassin’s Creed franchise, including Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Assassin’s Creed Origins, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Other titles like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Star Wars Outlaws are also encountering difficulties.
According to reports, these games often freeze on startup, during loading screens, or mid-gameplay. A freeze can be quite frustrating, often resulting in lost game progress due to the inability to save.
This unexpected hurdle is a reminder that operating system updates, while often focused on enhancements and improvements, can sometimes inadvertently affect existing functionalities.
Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws released
One of the affected games, Star Wars Outlaws, released amidst this issue, is a highly anticipated adventure game. While Ubisoft has released a provisional fix, version 1.4.1, they were quick to warn that game performance might not be optimal, and more patches are expected to address the root cause of the issue.
Regional Availability Challenges
The Windows 11 24H2 update, even when installed successfully, presents other challenges. Reports indicate it can create incompatibility issues with different hardware, including fingerprint scanners and drivers from manufacturers like Intel. In some cases, the new update simply failed to install properly on specific Asus computer models.
Microsoft acknowledges these problems and has implemented measures to block the 24H2 update on computers identified as potentially problematic. Naturally, a manual upgrade is discouraged in these instances until software updates are released to resolve the compatibility discrepancies.
This situation serves as a reminder of the complexity of operating systems and software updates. While designed to improve user experience, unexpected bugs and unforeseen compatibility issues can arise. Taking the time to review the compatibility notes and actively seeking those critical bug fixes, always recommended.
Which Ubisoft games are affected by the Windows 11 update issues?
## Windows 11 Update Causing Headaches for Ubisoft Fans
**Host:** Welcome back to Tech Talk. Today we’re discussing a frustrating issue affecting many gamers playing Ubisoft titles on Windows 11. Joining us is tech journalist, Sarah Jones, who’s been following the story. Sarah, what’s going on?
**Sarah:** Thanks for having me. Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update, version 24H2, seems to have unintentionally caused problems for several popular Ubisoft games. While the update aimed to improve compatibility with anti-cheat software, it’s actually hindering the games from running smoothly. [[1](https://www.techspot.com/news/105709-windows-11-24h2-update-breaks-ubisoft-games-fix.html)]
**Host:** Which games are affected?
**Sarah:** It’s a pretty big list, unfortunately. Several Assassin’s Creed games, including Odyssey, Origins, and Valhalla, are having issues. Others like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws are also affected.
**Host:** What kind of problems are people experiencing?
**Sarah:** It varies, but the most common complaint is freezing. Games often freeze during startup, while loading, or even mid-gameplay. This is obviously incredibly frustrating for players who then lose progress because they can’t save.
**Host:** So what’s being done about it?
**Sarah:** Microsoft has acknowledged the problem on their official known issues dashboard. They’re currently working on a fix, but there’s no clear timeline for when it will be released. In the meantime, Ubisoft hasn’t issued any official statements, but their forums are understandably filled with frustrated gamers.
**Host:** This situation highlights how even seemingly minor updates can have unintended consequences, right?
**Sarah:** Absolutely. This is a good reminder that even though these updates are often aimed at improvements, it’s important to be aware of potential downsides.
**Host:** Well, thanks for shedding light on this, Sarah. We’ll continue to monitor the situation and keep our viewers updated.
