Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 Update Is Breaking Games

Up until now, gamers have been experiencing Assassin’s Creed: Origins on PC with little hassle. However, the latest Windows 11 update has disrupted this smooth experience. Players are now flooding review sections with complaints about crashes, blue screens, freezing issues, and more. It’s essential to highlight that the Windows update, not the game itself, is the root of these problems. Moreover, Origins isn’t the only title facing these challenges.

A user known as The Hidden One—fitting for the topic of Assassin’s Creed—shared his observations on X. The recent reviews show a mixed reception, and the bar graph notably indicates a rise in negative feedback since the update was released. Understandably, fans are reacting with frustration given Ubisoft’s historical issues with PC ports. However, this is a broader issue that isn’t limited to Ubisoft alone.

Assassin's Creed Origins is being hit hard with negative reviews due to Microsoft’s 24H2 Windows 11 update that has rendered the game unplayable for many. Users are dealing with black screens, crashes, and freezes without any fixes in sight. pic.twitter.com/kldzId77HY

— The Hidden One (@TheHiddenOneAC) December 30, 2024

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The update appears to specifically affect games that utilize AutoHDR, particularly those from Ubisoft. Beyond Origins, other titles in the Assassin’s Creed series, such as Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla and Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, have also experienced crashes. This problem has been ongoing for approximately a week, and Microsoft has yet to provide any updates regarding a potential fix.

Some members of the gaming community have reported success in stabilizing their games by disabling AutoHDR. Simply turning off this feature has resolved issues for many players, although it seems Ubisoft gamers are facing a more significant impact. Additionally, other Reddit users have noted that the update has also affected Path of Exile 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.

While these temporary solutions may offer some relief for now, true stability will only be restored once Microsoft rolls out an official patch or hotfix to address the issues created by this update.