Ubisoft Patches AC Origins, Valhalla for Windows 11 Compatibility

Welcome back to our update series, "How is Ubisoft today?" Amidst the ongoing challenges faced by Ubisoft's upper management, there's a glimmer of good news on the horizon. The company has successfully tackled a frustrating issue that has been plaguing gamers for months.

Ubisoft has finally resolved the compatibility issues between several Assassin’s Creed titles and the Windows 11 24H2 update. This update, which rolled out in the fall of 2024, had caused games like Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla to malfunction on the new operating system. The solution came in the form of newly released patches, which were announced on the Steam pages for both Origins and Valhalla.

The gaming community's response has been overwhelmingly positive. Comments under the patch notes show gamers expressing their relief and gratitude towards Ubisoft for the long-awaited fix. It's noteworthy that this time, the issue stemmed from Windows rather than Ubisoft itself, which has led to a more forgiving attitude from the community. Despite this, the recent reviews for both games on Steam still hover around "Mixed."

Looking ahead, there's cautious optimism surrounding the upcoming release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Originally set for an earlier launch, the game's release has been postponed to March 20. Ubisoft's decision to delay aims to enhance the game's quality, a move seen as crucial given that the success of Shadows could significantly impact the company's future.