Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 update is crashing some Ubisoft games

Windows 11 24H2 update causes crashes in Ubisoft games; Microsoft pauses update.

: Microsoft confirms that the Windows 11 24H2 update is causing crashes in Ubisoft games. Affected titles include Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Origins, Odyssey, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. While Ubisoft released a temporary fix for Star Wars Outlaws, issues may persist. Microsoft has paused the update for affected devices and advises against manual installation.

Microsoft has acknowledged issues with the Windows 11 24H2 update that are causing crashes in several Ubisoft games, including popular titles such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Star Wars Outlaws. In response, a compatibility hold is in place to prevent the installation of the update on devices with these games until a solution is found.

To address the situation, Microsoft is collaborating with Ubisoft to resolve these problems and has suspended the update's distribution to systems with the affected games. Ubisoft has released a temporary fix for Star Wars Outlaws; however, there might still be minor issues while playing.

Players are advised by Microsoft not to manually install the Windows 11 version 24H2 update using any alternative tools like the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or media creation tool, ensuring a stable user experience is maintained until the issue is rectified.

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