"Assassin's Creed Now Runs Smoothly on Windows 11"

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 fans who encountered issues after the Windows 11 update will be relieved to hear that Ubisoft has released patches to resolve the problems. Two specific Assassin's Creed titles, Origins and Valhalla, have been updated to address the complications arising from the Windows 11 24H2 update. However, some Ubisoft games, including Assassin's Creed Odyssey, may still be experiencing difficulties.

The Windows 11 24H2 update introduced several new features, such as Wi-Fi 7 support, enhanced energy-saving modes, and AI Copilot+ PC functionalities. Unfortunately, it also caused issues for some gamers, particularly with certain entries in the Assassin's Creed series, which either failed to start or exhibited erratic behavior. The newly released patches for Origins and Valhalla should resolve these issues, allowing players to enjoy these games without interruption.

Ubisoft has confirmed that the title updates for Assassin's Creed Origins and Valhalla are now available on Steam. These updates will be automatically downloaded, and players should ensure they have sufficient storage space—230 MB for Origins and 500 MB for Valhalla—before initiating the update process.

Windows Update 24H2 Is Still Plaguing Some Ubisoft Games

While the exact cause of the compatibility issues with the Windows 11 24H2 update remains unclear, gamers are thankful for the fixes applied to Origins and Valhalla. However, some Ubisoft titles, including Assassin's Creed Odyssey, continue to face challenges, with reports of the game becoming unresponsive or failing to launch entirely. Although Ubisoft has previously released hotfixes for other games like Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, some performance issues may persist. Fans of Assassin's Creed Odyssey might want to delay updating to Windows 11 until a patch is available for their game.

The situation is unfortunate, especially since issues were reported as early as five months ago when the Windows 11 24H2 update preview was released. Despite these early warnings, the problem 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 affected by the update, and Ubisoft's swift action on Origins and Valhalla has provided relief to many players.