Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Update Disables Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and Additional Ubisoft Titles

We’ve got some big news from Microsoft that’s affecting PC gamers, especially those diving into some of Ubisoft’s popular titles. In a somewhat unexpected twist, the tech giant revealed that the latest version of Windows 11, specifically version 24H2, has been causing some major hiccups for games like Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, among others.

According to Video Games Chronicle (VGC), Microsoft has updated its support site to announce a temporary halt on the rollout of Windows 11 for players with these Ubisoft games. What’s the reason? Once users have installed this version of the OS, they might find their games stalling—not just during startup but right in the middle of a game session.

But that’s not all. In some instances, players might encounter the dreaded black screen, leaving Assassin’s Creed enthusiasts and Star Wars fans alike frustrated. The affected titles list includes Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed Origins, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

To ensure gamers have a smooth experience—or as smooth as you can have amidst this disruption—Microsoft has put a compatibility block in place. This means if you’ve got these Ubisoft games on your system, your device won’t be prompted to update to the problematic version 24H2 through Windows Update.

Ubisoft is actively working on mitigations. They’ve kicked things off with a major update—Title Update 1.4 for Star Wars Outlaws—to address some of these glitches. However, Microsoft has noted that players might still run into problems. Unfortunately, no exact timeframe has been offered for when a full fix will be rolled out. For now, the advice to PC players is clear: hold off on updating to version 24H2 if you can, ensuring your gaming adventures aren’t cut short by technical woes.

And just a quick note on the content provider: Ryan Dinsdale, who’s known for his detailed work over at IGN, is behind the coverage of these developments. When he’s not reporting, he’s likely indulging his passion for all things related to The Witcher.