Introduction

Ubisoft has released updates for Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla to resolve compatibility issues with Windows 11 version 24H2. These patches address problems that caused the games to crash or freeze, ensuring a smoother gaming experience for players.

Background

In November 2024, Microsoft rolled out the Windows 11 24H2 update, introducing new features and performance enhancements. However, players reported that several Ubisoft titles, including Assassin’s Creed Origins, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, became unresponsive or crashed during gameplay. Microsoft acknowledged these issues and applied compatibility holds to prevent affected systems from updating to version 24H2. (bleepingcomputer.com)

Resolution

In January 2025, Ubisoft released patches for Assassin’s Creed Origins (version 1.62) and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (version 1.7.0) to fix these compatibility issues. The updates are available through platforms like Steam and are approximately 230 MB and 500 MB in size, respectively. (gamingbolt.com)

Following these updates, Microsoft lifted the compatibility holds for these titles, allowing systems to proceed with the Windows 11 24H2 update. However, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has not yet received a similar patch, and players may still experience issues with this title. (bleepingcomputer.com)

Implications

The swift response from Ubisoft and Microsoft highlights the importance of collaboration between software developers and operating system providers to address compatibility issues promptly. This ensures that players can enjoy their favorite games without interruption.

Technical Details

The compatibility issues were primarily due to changes in the Windows 11 24H2 update that affected how certain games interacted with the operating system. The patches released by Ubisoft adjusted the games' code to align with the new system requirements, resolving the crashes and freezes experienced by players.

Conclusion

With the release of these patches, players of Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla can now enjoy a stable gaming experience on Windows 11 24H2. Ubisoft is expected to release a similar update for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey in the near future.