Microsoft has halted the Windows 11 24H2 update distribution for systems with specific Ubisoft games installed due to significant compatibility issues. The affected games include:
Key Affected Games:
– Assassin’s Creed (Valhalla, Origins, Odyssey)
– Star Wars Outlaws
– Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Primary Issues:
– Game crashes
– System freezes
– Black screens
– Audio problems
– Performance degradation
Current Status:
1. Microsoft has officially acknowledged the problem and implemented a safeguard hold on the 24H2 update for affected systems
2. Ubisoft has released a temporary hotfix (v1.4.1) for Star Wars Outlaws
3. Users are advised against manual installation of the update until a permanent solution is available
Temporary Workaround:
– Users experiencing game crashes can use Task Manager to end unresponsive game processes
The issue was initially reported by users during the preview phase through various channels including Reddit, Microsoft Answers forums, and the Windows Insider Feedback Hub. Both Microsoft and Ubisoft are actively working on permanent solutions to resolve these compatibility issues.