Assassin's Creed: Windows 11 Woes Resolved

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Recent Windows 11 Update Disrupts Assassin's Creed Gameplay; Patches Released

A recent Windows 11 update (24H2) introduced compatibility issues for several Assassin's Creed titles. Fortunately, Ubisoft has swiftly addressed the problem for Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, releasing patches to restore functionality. However, some Ubisoft games, including potentially Assassin's Creed Odyssey, remain affected.

The Windows 11 24H2 update, boasting features like Wi-Fi 7 support and AI Copilot+ PC integration, inadvertently caused launch failures and general malfunctions in certain games. Ubisoft's patches, available via Steam, resolve the issues for Origins (230 MB download) and Valhalla (500 MB download). Users should ensure sufficient storage space before installing.

While these two titles are now playable, reports persist of ongoing problems with other Ubisoft games. Assassin's Creed Odyssey, in particular, is reported to be experiencing similar issues. Although previous patches addressed problems in Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, residual performance problems may remain. Players considering the Windows 11 24H2 update are advised to wait for a fix for Odyssey before upgrading.

This incident highlights a concerning oversight. User reports of game incompatibility surfaced five months prior to the official 24H2 rollout, suggesting the issue could have been addressed earlier. This is especially problematic given Microsoft's push for Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. While the majority of games seem unaffected, the experience serves as a reminder of potential compatibility challenges with major system updates.