Ubisoft Patches AC Origins, Valhalla for Windows 11 Compatibility

Welcome back to our ongoing series, "How is Ubisoft today?" While the company's upper management continues to navigate through turbulent times, there's a glimmer of hope on the horizon. In a much-needed positive development, Ubisoft has successfully tackled a vexing issue that has plagued their gamers.

Ubisoft has finally resolved the compatibility problems between several Assassin’s Creed titles and the 24H2 update for Windows 11. Since at least the fall of 2024, games like Assassin’s Creed Origins, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and others have been malfunctioning on the new OS. The resolution came through the release of new patches, which were detailed on the Steam pages for Origins and Valhalla.

The gaming community has responded with enthusiasm to these fixes. Comments under the patch notes are filled with gratitude rather than criticism, acknowledging that this time, the fault lay with Windows, not Ubisoft. Despite this positive reception, the recent reviews for both games remain "Mixed," indicating that while this issue has been addressed, there are still other concerns among players.

Looking forward, there's optimism surrounding the upcoming release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Originally slated for an earlier release, its launch has been postponed to March 20. Ubisoft is using this additional time to enhance the game's quality, understanding that its success could be pivotal for the company's future.