Windows Update Crashes Assassin's Creed Origins on Steam
In recent gaming news, Ubisoft's beloved game, Assassin's Creed Origins, has been hit with a wave of negative reviews on Steam. The culprit? A recent Windows 11 update, version 24H2, which has rendered the game unplayable for some users. This issue isn't isolated to just one game; other Ubisoft titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Star Wars Outlaws are also affected. Let's dive into what's happening and how it's impacting gamers.
Windows 11 Update Woes
Back in November, Microsoft acknowledged that their latest Windows 11 update was causing problems for various Ubisoft games. The issue was severe enough that Microsoft placed a temporary block on the update for devices with these games installed.
According to Microsoft, users might face issues such as games not responding during startup or loading, and in some cases, encountering a black screen.
Games Affected
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla
- Assassin's Creed Origins
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Ubisoft's Response
Ubisoft has been quick to address some of these issues. They've released updates for Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. However, the problems with the Assassin's Creed series are still being worked on.
In the meantime, Ubisoft advises players not to manually update to Windows 11 version 24H2. If the game becomes unresponsive, the Task Manager might be your only friend to close the application.
Impact on Ubisoft
This technical hiccup comes at a challenging time for Ubisoft. The company is reportedly in talks for a potential acquisition by Tencent after a tough year marked by studio closures and game delays.
Their upcoming title, Assassin's Creed Shadows, has been postponed to 2025, and Star Wars Outlaws hasn't met sales expectations. These issues have contributed to Ubisoft's stock hitting a decade-low in September.
Despite these setbacks, Ubisoft is making a comeback on Steam, with Star Wars Outlaws now available on the platform. Gamers are hopeful for solutions to the current issues and are eagerly awaiting more updates from Ubisoft.
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