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 will be relieved to learn that Ubisoft has rolled out fixes. Patches have been released specifically for Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, addressing the issues caused by the Windows 11 24H2 update. However, some Ubisoft titles, including Assassin's Creed Odyssey, might still be experiencing difficulties.
The Windows 11 24H2 update introduced several enhancements, such as Wi-Fi 7 support, improved energy-saving modes, and AI Copilot+ PC features. Despite these advancements, the update led to some games failing to start or operate correctly, affecting the Assassin's Creed series among others. The newly released fixes should resolve these issues for Origins and Valhalla.
Ubisoft confirmed that both Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla have received title updates to tackle the problems introduced by the Windows 11 update. These updates are automatically delivered through Steam, ensuring that players can easily get their games running smoothly again. However, players should ensure they have sufficient storage space, as the patch for Origins requires 230 MB and Valhalla's patch needs 500 MB.
Windows Update 24H2 Is Still Plaguing Some Ubisoft Games
The exact cause of the malfunction in certain Ubisoft games following the Windows 11 24H2 update remains unclear. While the community appreciates the fixes for Origins and Valhalla, some players are still facing issues with other titles. Notably, Assassin's Creed Odyssey continues to be affected, with reports of the game becoming unresponsive or failing to function entirely. Ubisoft has managed to address severe issues in other games like Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, but some performance hiccups may persist. Fans of Assassin's Creed Odyssey might want to delay updating to Windows 11 until a fix for their game is available.
This situation, while now being addressed, is unfortunate. Players had begun 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. Fortunately, most games have not been significantly impacted by the update.
