Winsage
March 20, 2025
Microsoft has lifted an upgrade block that prevented players of Asphalt 8: Airborne from transitioning to Windows 11 24H2 due to compatibility issues. The game had over 322,000 ratings and around 470 million players, but users experienced freezing issues and error messages after the Windows update. A compatibility hold was implemented, identified by safeguard ID 52796746, which affected devices running versions 22H2 and 23H2. Microsoft announced that the known issue has been addressed and the safeguard hold has been lifted, with the update expected to be offered within 48 hours. Additionally, Microsoft removed a block related to the Easy Anti-Cheat app affecting Intel Alder Lake+ processors, and lifted restrictions for AutoCAD users and PCs with Auto HDR enabled. The company is also working on resolving other compatibility concerns related to various software and hardware.