Ubisoft Saves the Day: Assassin’s Creed Patches Fix Windows 11 Woes!
Ubisoft patches fix Windows 11 24H2 crashes for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Origins. Microsoft lifts compatibility holds, allowing players to enjoy their adventures without freezing or black screens. Meanwhile, Windows 11 24H2 rollout continues, but beware if you’re running Auto HDR or have a penchant for Dirac audio—those upgrades are still on hold!

Hot Take:
Looks like Ubisoft and Microsoft are playing a game of “who can crash harder” with Assassin’s Creed and Windows 11! Just when you thought your PC would be safe from Vikings and Ancient Egyptians, they join forces with an operating system to bring chaos to your desktop. Thankfully, they’ve patched things up, so it’s time to conquer those virtual worlds instead of wrestling with the blue screen of death.
Key Points:
- Ubisoft released patches for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Origins to fix Windows 11 24H2 issues.
- Microsoft had blocked Windows 24H2 upgrades on PCs running certain games due to compatibility issues.
- Ubisoft’s patches resolved the issues, leading to the lifting of safeguard holds by Microsoft.
- Windows 11 forced rollout continues for non-managed systems, with other safeguards still in place.
- Gamers had been vocal about issues on platforms like Reddit and the Windows Insider Feedback Hub.