Microsoft has postponed the Windows 11 24H2 update rollout due to numerous user reports of issues with Ubisoft games, including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Star Wars Outlaws. Initially released on October 2, the update is now temporarily restricted on devices running these games, as confirmed by Bleeping Computer.
Ubisoft and Windows 11 24H2 don’t get along very well… at the moment.
User feedback on platforms like Reddit and Microsoft’s Feedback Hub has revealed issues with Ubisoft games after installing the Windows 11 24H2 update. Players report that games become unresponsive, freeze, or encounter audio problems. Microsoft confirmed that affected games may crash during startup, loading, or active gameplay, and some users have experienced black screens.
Affected Games:
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Assassin’s Creed Origins
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Ubisoft has released a temporary hotfix for Star Wars Outlaws while working on a more permanent fix. For now, users are advised to avoid manually installing the update until the issues are resolved.
