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 finally some good news to report. Ubisoft has successfully addressed a frustrating issue that has been plaguing gamers since at least the fall of 2024.

The compatibility problems between several Assassin’s Creed titles, including Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and the 24H2 update for Windows 11 have been resolved. These issues caused the games to malfunction on the new operating system. Ubisoft has released fresh patches to fix these problems, and the updates were announced on the Steam pages for both Origins and Valhalla.

The gaming community's response has been overwhelmingly positive. Players have expressed their gratitude in the comments under the patch notes, appreciating Ubisoft's efforts to resolve an issue that was caused by the Windows update, rather than the games themselves. This has led to a temporary halt in the usual criticisms directed at Ubisoft. However, despite this positive development, the recent reviews for both games remain "Mixed."

Looking forward, there is optimism that the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows will not encounter similar compatibility issues. The release of Shadows has been postponed to March 20, as Ubisoft focuses on enhancing the game's quality. This delay is crucial, as the success of Shadows could play a significant role in determining the future of the company.