Looks like there’s some digital chaos brewing for gamers, especially those on Windows 11. If you’ve been tangled up in the world of Ubisoft’s titles, you’re in for a stark surprise. An update to Windows 11 seems to have thrown a spanner in the works, making games like Star Wars Outlaws and others from Ubisoft’s lineup unplayable.
You know how it goes with computers: they’re practically indispensable until an update suddenly derails your gaming plans. While it’s not exactly an emergency, this glitch is frustrating, to say the least. Players started experiencing this after a Windows 11 update last week, and thankfully, Microsoft has finally owned up to the mishap. It’s not your gaming rig, it’s definitely the update that’s causing this headache.
Microsoft has stated, “After installing Windows 11, version 24H2, you might encounter issues with some Ubisoft games.” Imagine launching a game only for it to become unresponsive or worse, staring at a black screen instead of an action-packed adventure. They’ve confirmed this problem affects several games, including big hits like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed Origins, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
In response, Microsoft has taken steps to “safeguard your Windows update experience,” which means they’ve put a compatibility hold on devices with these problematic games. If you’re wondering why you can’t get the latest version through the usual Windows Update, this is why. They strongly advise against attempting a manual update to version 24H2 until everything is sorted out.
On the brighter side, Ubisoft is on the case with a temporary hotfix. However, they did caution that you might notice performance hiccups until a complete fix is rolled out. So, maybe it’s time to dust off some older games in your library while they work out the kinks. Hang tight; your gaming library surely has something else to tide you over.
