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 can now breathe a sigh of relief. Ubisoft has rolled out patches for two of its popular titles, Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, to resolve the issues triggered by the Windows 11 24H2 update. These updates are available on Steam and should automatically download, ensuring that players can once again dive into their adventures without a hitch. However, it's important to note that these patches require additional storage space—230 MB for Origins and 500 MB for Valhalla.
The Windows 11 24H2 update introduced several enhancements, including support for Wi-Fi 7, improved energy-saving modes, and AI-powered Copilot+ PC features. Despite these advancements, the update inadvertently caused some games, including those from the Assassin's Creed series, to either fail to start or exhibit erratic behavior. While Ubisoft has addressed the issues for Origins and Valhalla, other titles like Assassin's Creed Odyssey are still experiencing problems. Players of Odyssey might want to delay updating to Windows 11 24H2 until a fix is available, as the game may become unresponsive or fail to function altogether.
Windows Update 24H2 Is Still Plaguing Some Ubisoft Games
The exact cause of the disruption from the Windows 11 24H2 update remains unclear. While the fixes for Origins and Valhalla are welcome news, some Ubisoft games continue to face challenges. Ubisoft has previously released hotfixes for other titles like Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which have mitigated the most severe issues, but some performance hiccups may persist.
The timing of these issues is particularly frustrating, as players had reported problems during the preview phase of the Windows 24H2 update five months earlier. Despite these early warnings, the issues were not resolved before the official rollout. This is especially concerning given Microsoft's push for Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. Fortunately, the majority of games have not been significantly affected by the update, but the situation underscores the importance of thorough testing before major updates are released to the public.
