Some Ubisoft Games Are Having Major Issues On Windows 11

Some Ubisoft Games Are Having Major Issues On Windows 11

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft and Ubisoft are working on fixes for Ubisoft PC games like Star Wars Outlaws and three Assassin’s Creed titles that crash on Windows 11 PCs.
  • Star Wars Outlaws received a temporary fix for crashing issues and added new gameplay features in a recent update.
  • Windows 11 users experiencing crashes with Ubisoft games should avoid manually updating until fixes are released.

As a seasoned gamer with countless hours spent navigating through different operating systems and platforms, I must say that the recent development between Microsoft and Ubisoft is a familiar tune to my ears. While it’s always exciting to dive into new games like Star Wars Outlaws or Assassin’s Creed titles, it seems we gamers are once again caught in the crossfire of software updates and compatibility issues on Windows 11.


It has been confirmed by Microsoft that certain PC games from Ubisoft, such as “Star Wars Outlaws” and three different versions of “Assassin’s Creed,” have encountered issues on Windows 11 computers after updating to version 24H2. Both Microsoft and Ubisoft have stated they are working on solutions for each affected title, with a temporary fix already available for “Star Wars Outlaws.

The news emerged a short while ago following the release of a significant update for one of the impacted games on the list, titled “Star Wars Outlaws”. In this new version 1.4.0, some persistent problems were addressed and enhancements were made to the game’s stealth mechanism. Instead of instantly failing a mission focused on stealth, “Star Wars Outlaws” now offers players the option to either intensify the situation into combat or adjust their stealth strategies instantaneously. Additionally, Kay can now wield a two-handed weapon in more scenarios, and various enemies now have vulnerabilities that players can exploit for a dramatic end to encounters.

Despite Ubisoft resolving certain problems with Star Wars Outlaws, players have experienced issues on a significant gaming platform, specifically for Windows 11 users who updated to version 24H2. As per Microsoft’s list of known issues, these users might face freezing during gameplay in five Ubisoft titles. These signs of a crash include the appearance of a black screen, necessitating the use of Task Manager to shut down the game entirely. The affected games are Star Wars Outlaws, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and three Assassin’s Creed titles – Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla.

Which Ubisoft Games May Crash On Windows 11 24H2?

  • Assassin’s Creed Origins
  • Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
  • Star Wars Outlaws

As an enthusiastic player, I’m glad to share that Ubisoft has rolled out temporary solutions for the game “Star Wars Outlaws” to prevent it from abruptly crashing. However, some performance concerns might still linger. On a related note, Microsoft has implemented a temporary hold on PCs running older versions of Windows 11 (not updated to 24H2) that have any of these problematic games installed. They’ve advised users not to use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or Media Creation tools for manual updates until all the affected Ubisoft titles are fully optimized on the platform.

Despite an increase in its usage, Windows 11 has had a history of operating system releases that initially impacted game performance. However, improvements have been made over time. It’s yet to be determined when the updates from Microsoft and Ubisoft will roll out on Windows 11 computers.

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2024-11-24 04:36