Microsoft has temporarily put on hold the release of Windows 11 build 22H2 to some devices that include Ubisoft games for they always crash. Some of the games that were pulled off due to hacking include Star Wars Outlaws, and several games under the Assassin’s Creed series. This was after users complained that the new update created a halt on the phone by making it unresponsive with black screens.
Microsoft Pauses Windows 11 Update Due to Ubisoft Game Issues
Late last night, Microsoft released a statement we’ve noted a compatibility issue with the most recent Windows 11 update and some Ubisoft games. Stating that it is working in cooperation with Ubisoft, the company offered users a pledge that it was committed to developing a solution to the problem. As part of its efforts seeking to prevent further problems, Microsoft has cautioned against direct installation of the update to the systems with these specific games.
The problem is mainly for people who try to start or run Ubisoft games after the update. It has they have also receive complaints that include Game Freeze, Black Screen issues on gameplay. The disruptions appear to affect older Assassin's Creed titles like Origins and Odyssey, as well as more recent releases such as Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Microsofts decision to pause the update is to allow the company, as well as Ubisoft, to come up with a solution on how to deal with the issue. However, Ubisoft has come up with a way of correcting this since the game crashes on Star Wars Outlaws; however, some of the players are still experiencing some performance lags despite this fix.
Until both companies look into the matter further, users are encouraged to follow official notification for further information. For now, Microsoft suggests that you do not download the update If you are a gamer involved in The Elder Scrolls; Fallout 3, Bioshock 2 or Left 4 Dead 2 games.
Windows 11 24H2 Update Causes Issues with Ubisoft Games
Since upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2, some Ubisoft’s games have become problematic for many people. The issues include but not limited to games crashes during startup or in the course of loading and a game’s inability to function properly. As it is, sometimes players are presented with a black screen, and the games become unplayable.
Some of the affected titles are in the Assassin’s creed franchises such as: Valhalla, Origins, and Odyssey. Some of the problems give the tragedies reported by players that have included crashes and system unresponsiveness that hinder them from enjoying their games. This is not only a problem with outdated games but also continuing with the newer generation games.
Another game, which is also belonging to the Ubisoft studio, called Star Wars Outlaws, has similar concerns at the present stage. According to the players, the game becomes unresponsive within the short time after launching or during particular moves in the game. The performance problems remain an issue when normal routines are followed to attempt to resolve them.
Another game affected by the update is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. As with the other titles, it crashes or freezes after the latest Windows 11 update is installed. Ubisoft itself has since accepted the problem and has promised to deliver fixes, but the issues persist for fans.
For now, the only working resolution of this problem is to not update your system to Windows 11 version 24H2 is you have these Ubisoft games installed. Microsoft has suspended further updates to the affected systems until a fix is worked out for the problem to enable players to get back to their gaming again.
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla
- Assassin's Creed Origins
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Ubisoft Issues Temporary Fix for Star Wars Outlaws Crashes
Ubisoft has published a temporary solution to the crashing problems linked to the Windows 11 24H2 update on Star Wars Outlaws after receiving affirmation from Microsoft. The fix is expected to solve the current problem of game crashes that happen at a very early stage of the game launching. In a move that shows the company’s speed in addressing something that players have been battling with the company has been keen on releasing this patch.
Although the temporary fix eliminates the crashing problem, players will find some degree of performance issues. Of them, some are that there are changes in the frame rate, which causes stuttering and slow loading time which in turn affect game play. Still, it may not get back to normal, as in before the update, for all the users who encountered the issue.
Ubisoft has admitted to these final remaining performance problems and the development team is still working on a fix. Particularly, the company has encouraged the players to come forward with other issues they encountered to ensure the solution to the issues is perfected. But an update that fixes all these problems has not been released completely.
As of the moment, players can download the fix that prevents the game from crashing but they should expect still some of the game interruption. Ubisoft has committed to examining the exact causes of the drops and aims to release another update that would be much cleaner.
If you are still encountering issues after the fix it is recommended that you monitor official channels for updates. For details on the remaining playlist issues, close coordination between Ubisoft and Microsoft are ongoing; therefore, players can anticipate further patches in the next weeks.
