Assassin’s Creed Originshas found itself at the center of controversy, as a recent Windows 11 update has made the game practically unplayable on PC, causing an influx of negative Steam reviews. Despite the game being seven years old,Assassin’s Creed Originsis considered an influential entry in Ubisoft’s long-running franchise, but the problems that have arisen since the Windows 11 update have wreaked havoc on the game’s performance.
As far back as early November, players began voicing their issues withAssassin’s Creed Originswhen trying to play on PC. This hasn’t just been anAssassin’s Creed Originsproblem, though. A substantial number of Ubisoft games have faced problems onWindows 11 PCs that have been updated to version 24H2. Two otherAssassin’s Creedtitles,ValhallaandOdyssey, have also had performance problems, whileStar Wars Outlawsrecently received some temporary fixes. However,Assassin’s Creed Originshas faced some of the biggest issues, which have directly affected its Steam reviews.
Assassin’s Creed Origins Windows 11 Problems Persist Months Later
Windows 11 Releases the 24H2 Update
It’s been three months since the update dropped, and there has yet to be a solution to the many different issues plaguingAssassin’s Creed Originsplayers. Since the update, the game has been deemed unplayable by many, and this problem couldn’t have come at a worse time, as Ubisoft is in the middle of its winter sale, markingAssassin’s Creed Originsas 90% off. The company has faced a rough year, and the Windows 11 24H2 update has only made for a more troublesome 2024. The recentnegative reviews forAssassin’s Creed Originson Steamoverwhelmingly mention the various glitches and bugs that still have not been fixed.
Reported Bugs in Assassin’s Creed Origins
Disappointed players have taken to the game’s Steam reviews, demanding refunds and warning other gamers to either steer clear or avoid downloading the Windows 11 24H2 update. According to user Gazo Ber, they were able to rack up 85 hours of playtime before 24H2, but after, the game constantly froze. User EDD says in their review, “I have been unable to play more than 15 minutes in a period of 5 days.” A common thread throughout the negative reviews laments the game being unplayable with Windows 11 24H2 when it currently has such a huge price cut.TheAssassin’s Creedfranchiseis one of the biggest in the industry, and a game as popular asAssassin’s Creed Originsbeing unplayable at the moment is a big blow to the series.
Assassin’s Creed Originscontinues to run on the Steam Deck, so gamers who have access to this method may want to consider playing on the handheld console until an official fix is brought to Windows 11 PCs.
Ubisoft Will Hopefully Have a Better 2025
Reportedly negotiating a buyout by Tencent,the future of Ubisoftis unclear at the moment. While CEO Yves Guillemot wishes to hold power at the company, a shake-up in leadership could be on the way. After the recent surprising shutdown ofXDefiant, Guillemot stated in a company memo, “I want you to know that all my energy is focused on finding the means to guide Ubisoft through these turbulent times.” It’s unclear how Ubisoft will steer itself into less rocky waters, but the new year will hopefully be a stronger chapter for the company.
Before the Windows 11 24H2 update,Assassin’s Creed Origins' incoming reviews were mostly “very positive” on Steam.
On the bright side,Ubisoft is set to launchAssassin’s Creed Shadowsin February, which could end the company’s recent slump. Unfortunately, the future ofAssassin’s Creed Originson Windows 11 remains a mystery, but hopefully, a fix will be offered sooner rather than later.
