Recent Update Issues for Ubisoft Games Following Windows 11 Update
Ubisoft has recently rolled out a significant update for their game Star Wars Outlaws, introducing Title Update version 1.4.0. This update is substantial, weighing in at approximately 8.83 GB for PC users, 10.18 GB on Xbox Series X|S, and 7.44 GB for PlayStation 5. However, reports have surfaced regarding issues affecting the PC version, particularly for those running Windows 11 version 24H2. In response, Ubisoft has implemented a temporary hotfix designated as version 1.4.1 to address these concerns.
Broader Impact on Ubisoft Titles
In a timely update, Microsoft confirmed that other Ubisoft titles, including popular ones from the Assassin’s Creed franchise, are also facing similar difficulties. These issues appear to have started with the rollout of the latest Windows feature update in early October. It’s reassuring to see both Ubisoft and Microsoft acknowledging these problems and collaborating on solutions.
Compatibility Hold on Ubisoft Titles
As a precautionary measure, Microsoft has instituted a compatibility hold for devices with the affected Ubisoft games installed. This means that devices running Windows 11 version 24H2 will not be offered this update if they have these titles. According to Microsoft:
“After installing Windows 11, version 24H2, you might encounter issues with some Ubisoft games. These games may become unresponsive during startup, loading sequences, or active gameplay; in some cases, users might experience a black screen. The games impacted include:
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Assassin’s Creed Origins
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
To maintain a positive update experience, a compatibility hold has been implemented for devices with these games. Devices will not be offered the Windows 11, version 24H2 update through the Windows Update channels. IT administrators can track these issues using safeguard IDs: 54437462 and 54580160.”
Absence of Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Interestingly, the recently released title Assassin’s Creed Mirage is notably absent from this list of affected games. Unfortunately, both Ubisoft and Microsoft have yet to announce a permanent fix. However, a temporary workaround has been suggested by Microsoft.
Temporary Workaround for Unresponsive Games
If you encounter unresponsiveness with your game, here’s a reliable method using Task Manager to close the application until a more permanent solution is available:
Workaround Steps:
- Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc simultaneously, or right-click on the Start button and select Task Manager from the menu.
- In the Task Manager window, locate your game under the Processes tab. This could be by the game’s name or the launcher.
- Select the game’s name to highlight it, then click the End Task button in the bottom right corner to close the game.
For more detailed information on this issue, visit the Microsoft Windows Health dashboard. It is also advisable that users refrain from forcing the upgrade to Windows 11 version 24H2 until these issues are resolved.
For further insights and visual references, check the original report on Neowin.
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