Microsoft has paused the rollout of the Windows 11 24H2 update for systems with Ubisoft titles like Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, following widespread reports of game crashes, freezes, and audio glitches. These problems surfaced shortly after the update's release, with users detailing issues on Reddit, the Microsoft Answers forum, and the Windows Insider Feedback Hub.
The issues vary, with some players experiencing crashes during gameplay, loading, or launching the games, while others report black screens or freezing. Ubisoft has acknowledged the problems and released a temporary hotfix for Star Wars Outlaws, though users may still face performance issues until a permanent fix is ready.
Microsoft confirmed the problem and has blocked affected devices from updating to Windows 11 24H2, advising users against manually forcing the update. Ubisoft is also investigating similar issues in other games like Assassin's Creed Origins and has assured users that fixes are forthcoming. Meanwhile, players encountering unresponsive games are advised to terminate the game processes through Task Manager as a temporary solution.
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