Microsoft Unblocks Windows 24H2 Update: Ubisoft Game Glitches Fixed, Mostly!
Microsoft has lifted a compatibility hold on Windows 24H2 updates for PCs with certain Ubisoft games. The block, due to bugs in Assassin’s Creed and Star Wars Outlaws, caused game crashes and freezes. Ubisoft’s hotfixes have mitigated the issues, but Microsoft advises against upgrading until full resolution.
Hot Take:
Who knew a Windows update could be the ultimate boss fight for Ubisoft games? Move over, Assassin’s Creed, and make room for the real challenge: navigating Microsoft’s compatibility holds! At least now, the update dragon is partially slain—Ubisoft threw in some hotfixes, and Microsoft decided to let a couple of games level up. But beware, Windows adventurers, the journey isn’t over yet. Keep your Task Manager handy and your patience bar full!
Key Points:
- Microsoft partially lifted the Windows 24H2 update block for Ubisoft games after bug fixes.
- The block affected systems with Assassin’s Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora due to crashes and performance issues.
- Ubisoft released temporary hotfixes, but some performance issues might persist for affected users.
- Microsoft advises against using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or Media Creation Tool until the issue is fully resolved.
- Additional Windows 11 24H2 update blocks exist for systems with outdated Google Workspace Sync and incompatible Intel SST audio drivers.