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 post a Windows update will be delighted to learn that solutions are now available. Ubisoft has rolled out patches for Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, addressing the issues triggered by the Windows 11 24H2 update. However, some Ubisoft titles, including Assassin's Creed Odyssey, might still be grappling with similar problems.
Windows updates are a routine affair, and the 24H2 update for Windows 11 brought several enhancements, such as Wi-Fi 7 support, advanced energy-saving modes, and AI-driven Copilot+ PC features. Yet, following its release, some gamers faced challenges in launching or properly running certain games, notably from the Assassin's Creed series. Fortunately, the newly released patches should resolve these issues for two of Ubisoft's popular titles.
Ubisoft has confirmed that title updates for Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla are now available to counteract the effects of the Windows 11 24H2 update. These updates should automatically download through Steam, allowing the games to start without hiccups. Players should ensure they have sufficient storage space, as the patch for Origins requires 230 MB, and Valhalla's patch demands 500 MB.
Windows Update 24H2 Is Still Plaguing Some Ubisoft Games
The exact cause behind the disruption from the Windows 24H2 update remains unclear. While the community appreciates the fixes for Origins and Valhalla, there's ongoing frustration as some other games, including Assassin's Creed Odyssey, continue to face launch issues or become unresponsive. Ubisoft has previously managed to mitigate the most severe issues in Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, yet minor performance glitches might persist. Fans of Assassin's Creed Odyssey might want to delay their Windows update until a specific fix for their game is released.
Although steps are being taken to rectify the situation, the initial occurrence of these problems is regrettable. Players started noticing issues with various games when the Windows 24H2 update preview was released five months ago, yet the problems persisted into the official rollout. This situation is particularly concerning given Microsoft's push for Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. Thankfully, the majority of games appear to have been unaffected by the update.
