In a recent development, gamers who enjoy titles from Ubisoft are encountering significant issues with the latest Windows 11 24H2 update. A bug report issued by Microsoft has revealed that several popular games may experience freezing, crashing, or even a complete black screen when launched under this new operating system version.
Games Affected
The titles currently facing compatibility challenges include:
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Assassin’s Creed Origins
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Due to these issues, Microsoft has proactively blocked the 24H2 update for any PCs that have these games installed. Users are advised against manually updating to the 2024 version using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or the media creation tool until a fix is implemented.
In response to the situation, Ubisoft has released a hotfix specifically for Star Wars Outlaws, aimed at preventing freezing and crashing. However, Microsoft has cautioned that performance problems may still persist. Both companies are collaborating to resolve the underlying bug affecting all five titles.
For those who have already installed the update and find themselves unable to play one of the affected games, there is a straightforward solution. Users can open the Task Manager by right-clicking on the Start button or the Taskbar, then locating the game’s name in the Processes tab. By right-clicking on it and selecting End Task, players can manually close the game.
Additionally, another glitch associated with Windows 11 24H2 has emerged, impacting USB-connected devices such as scanners, printers, fax machines, modems, and network devices. This issue primarily affects devices that utilize the eSCL (eScanner Communication Language) protocol, which is designed for driverless scanning over Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or USB connections. Users may find that their PCs fail to recognize these peripherals, as the devices do not switch from eSCL mode to USB mode.
As a precaution, Microsoft has also blocked the 24H2 update for computers using any USB device that supports the eSCL protocol, advising users to refrain from manual installation of the update.
Since its launch on October 1, Windows 11 24H2 has encountered a series of bugs that have frustrated both users and Microsoft alike. In response, the company has released two bug patches—one in late October and another in mid-November. While the October update addressed some issues, it inadvertently introduced new ones. The November patch resolved many outstanding glitches, yet new problems continue to surface, presenting an ongoing challenge for Microsoft as it strives to stabilize the update.
