Assassin's Creed Origins Archives

Winsage

December 9, 2024

More gamers can install Windows 11 24H2 after Microsoft semi-lifts update block

Windows 11 has faced challenges with the 24H2 update, affecting users, particularly gamers. Microsoft initially blocked updates for users with certain Ubisoft games installed: Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Recently, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora have been cleared of issues due to hotfixes from Ubisoft, although players may still encounter performance problems. The safeguard hold for these games was lifted on 12/05/2024. The update process may take up to 48 hours after fixes are applied, and restarting the device may expedite it. Challenges with Windows 11 24H2 and update blocks persist, with ongoing efforts from Microsoft and developers to resolve them.

AppWizard

December 1, 2024

Great moments in PC gaming: Being hunted by enemies so scary I spent most of Assassin’s Creed Origins hiding from them

Assassin's Creed Origins, developed by Ubisoft and released in 2017, features a unique challenge known as the Phylakes, who are relentless bounty hunters pursuing the protagonist, Bayak of Siwa. Unlike typical stationary enemies, the Phylakes can appear unexpectedly, creating dynamic encounters that add unpredictability to the game. They are significantly more powerful than the player at the beginning, often leading to swift defeats and forcing players to adopt evasion strategies. As players progress and grow stronger, they can eventually confront the Phylakes, but the initial encounters serve as a humbling reminder of vulnerability in the game.

Winsage

November 27, 2024

Windows 11 24H2 beset by another bug, and this one affects gamers

Gamers using Ubisoft titles are experiencing issues with the Windows 11 24H2 update, leading to freezing, crashing, or black screens. Affected games include Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Microsoft has blocked the 24H2 update for PCs with these games installed and advises against manual updates. Ubisoft has released a hotfix for Star Wars Outlaws, but performance issues may still occur. Users can end tasks in the Task Manager to close unresponsive games. Additionally, a glitch affecting USB-connected devices using the eSCL protocol has been reported, prompting Microsoft to block the update for such devices. Since its launch on October 1, Windows 11 24H2 has faced multiple bugs, leading to two bug patches in late October and mid-November, with ongoing issues still emerging.

Winsage

November 26, 2024

Microsoft Pauses Certain Players’ Windows Updates Over Ubisoft-Game Stability Issues

Microsoft has halted the automatic deployment of Windows updates for PCs with specific Ubisoft games due to compatibility issues reported by users. The Windows 11 24H2 update, which began rolling out last month, caused instabilities in games such as Star Wars Outlaws, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, leading to startup failures and crashes. Microsoft is investigating the situation and has advised players to avoid manually updating their systems. The problematic Ubisoft games identified include: - Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Assassin's Creed Origins - Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Star Wars Outlaws - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Ubisoft is also working on solutions, with a patch for Star Wars Outlaws providing a temporary workaround, though it may still lead to performance issues. Users are advised to avoid the 24H2 update and consider rolling back to a previous Windows version if necessary.

Winsage

November 25, 2024

Windows 11 24H2 update is a nightmare for many gamers

The Windows 11 24H2 update has caused significant issues with several Ubisoft titles, leading Microsoft to block the update on devices with these games installed. The problematic games include Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Users may experience unresponsiveness, black screens, or performance issues after installing the update. Microsoft advises against manual installation of the 24H2 update on systems with affected games and is working with Ubisoft to find a resolution. A guide to exit unresponsive games via Task Manager has been provided by Microsoft.

Winsage

November 25, 2024

Microsoft Puts Windows 11 24H2 Update on Hold for Users with Certain Ubisoft Games

Microsoft has paused the rollout of the Windows 11 24H2 update for users with specific Ubisoft games installed due to reports of these games becoming unresponsive. The affected Ubisoft titles include Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Ubisoft has implemented a temporary fix for Star Wars Outlaws, but users may still experience performance issues. Microsoft has placed a compatibility hold on devices with these games, preventing them from receiving the Windows 11, version 24H2 update. IT administrators can monitor the situation using safeguard IDs: 54437462 and 54580160. A recommended workaround for users experiencing difficulties is to terminate the unresponsive game via Task Manager.

Winsage

November 25, 2024

Microsoft have blocked their own Windows 11 update after it started breaking Ubisoft games

Microsoft has implemented a "compatibility hold" on the Windows 11 update version 24H2 due to performance issues in several Ubisoft games, including Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Users will be unable to install version 24H2 if any of the affected games are detected on their devices. Ubisoft and Microsoft are working together to resolve the issues. The list of games experiencing problems includes: - Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Assassin's Creed Origins - Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Star Wars Outlaws - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Assassin’s Creed Mirage is not affected. Microsoft has not provided alternative solutions for those encountering problems, aside from using Task Manager to force-close malfunctioning games. Players can revert to a previous Windows version or wait for a fix.

Winsage

November 25, 2024

Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla broken by latest Windows 11 update

Ubisoft games, including Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, are experiencing issues on devices with Windows 11 version update 24H2. Microsoft has blocked this update for affected users, acknowledging that these games may become unresponsive during startup, loading, or gameplay, and some users may see a black screen. A compatibility hold has been implemented, preventing the installation of Windows 11 version 24H2 on devices with these games. Users are advised not to manually install the update if they own specific titles. Microsoft has released a temporary mitigation for Star Wars Outlaws to prevent unresponsiveness, but performance issues may still occur. Both companies are working on a comprehensive fix. A workaround for unresponsive games involves using Task Manager to end the game's process.

Winsage

November 25, 2024

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Update Kills Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and Other Ubisoft Games

Microsoft has acknowledged a compatibility issue with Windows 11 version 24H2 affecting several Ubisoft titles, including Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. The company has implemented a temporary block on Windows 11 for users with these games installed, as players may experience unresponsiveness, black screens, and other issues. The affected titles include Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Ubisoft has released an update for Star Wars Outlaws, but issues may persist. Microsoft advises PC gamers to avoid updating to version 24H2 to prevent complications.

Winsage

November 25, 2024

Microsoft acknowledges that Windows’ latest big update stops some Ubisoft games working

Microsoft's Windows update version 24H2 has caused disruptions for certain Ubisoft games, leading to issues such as unresponsiveness during game startup, loading, or gameplay, and in some cases, a black screen. The affected games include Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Assassin's Creed Origins, and Star Wars Outlaws. To address these problems, Microsoft has implemented a "compatibility hold" on devices with these games, preventing the update from being automatically deployed. Users are advised not to manually update to version 24H2 until a solution is found. Ubisoft has released a temporary hotfix for Star Wars Outlaws but warns that it may not resolve all performance issues.