"Assassin's Creed Now Compatible with 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 enthusiasts who were unable to play their favorite games after a recent Windows update can now breathe a sigh of relief. Ubisoft has released patches to resolve the issues plaguing Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, ensuring a smoother gaming experience. However, some Ubisoft titles, including Assassin's Creed Odyssey, may still be facing challenges.

The Windows 11 24H2 update brought several enhancements, such as Wi-Fi 7 support, improved energy-saving modes, and AI Copilot+ PC features. Yet, it also introduced problems for some gamers, with certain Assassin's Creed games failing to start or function correctly. Thankfully, Ubisoft has addressed these issues for Origins and Valhalla through title updates, which are automatically available on Steam. Players should ensure they have enough storage space, as the patch for Origins requires 230 MB and Valhalla needs 500 MB.

Windows Update 24H2 Is Still Plaguing Some Ubisoft Games

The exact cause of the issues stemming from the Windows 24H2 update remains unclear. While fixes for Origins and Valhalla are welcome, some gamers continue to report problems with other Ubisoft titles. Assassin's Creed Odyssey, for instance, may still experience unresponsiveness or complete failure to function. Ubisoft has previously released hotfixes that addressed significant issues with Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, but some minor performance hiccups may linger. Fans of Assassin's Creed Odyssey might want to delay updating to Windows 11 until a specific fix is available for their game.

This situation is unfortunate, especially since the problems surfaced during the preview phase of the Windows 24H2 update five months ago and were not resolved before the official rollout. With Microsoft encouraging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, the impact on gamers is particularly concerning. Fortunately, most other games have not experienced similar issues post-update.