Ubisoft is currently going through a difficult time that doesn’t seem to end. The next problem comes in the form of a Windows update that is causing crashes and black screens in some Ubisoft titles. The community is frustrated and expresses this through review bombing of a game that was actually popular.
Which game is unplayable? It is Assassin’s Creed Origins. It was released in 2017 as a “reinvention” of the Assassin’s Creed series and was very popular. On Steam, it had a “very positive” overall rating for a long time.
Players take on the role of Bayek and his eagle Senu, exploring ancient Egypt, which represents the origin of the Assassins. But the fun ended a few weeks ago, as the game can no longer be enjoyed without crashes, freezing, or black screens.
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Windows Update Causes Frustration Among Ubisoft Players
How did this happen? The reason for this is a Windows update, specifically the 24H2 update for Windows 11. Microsoft released it a few weeks ago and it has significantly impaired the performance of certain games.
Other Ubisoft games are also affected by the issues:
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
The community is angry: Players are expressing their dissatisfaction with the problems of Assassin’s Creed Origins through review bombing.
The review bombing for Assassin’s Creed Origins has led to the game’s overall rating on Steam being downgraded from “very positive” to “mixed” (via steam).
The reviews are more aimed at Ubisoft:
- Hard-Joe states (via steam): “It’s a shame that Ubisoft doesn’t pay attention to its old games.”
- Zorax says (via steam): “Steam should seriously remove this game from the store.”
- hellionb finds (via steam): “Ubisoft has been ignoring this problem for 3 months without a solution.”
- Potato is also angry (via steam): “Good game, but DON’T BUY IT!!!”
Who is to blame for the problems is not yet fully clarified. Ubisoft is trying to figure out the cause of the crashes while simultaneously working on hotfixes for the games. This has already worked for Star Wars Outlaws, while for others it is still pending.
Within the community, there is discussion about who is at fault for the disaster and who is responsible for the repair. For example, on X:
The only solution so far is to avoid downloading the update or to roll it back.
Even if Ubisoft is not to blame for these problems, it doesn’t cast a good light on the already shaky reputation of the game developer. Additionally, Ubisoft could soon sell Assassin’s Creed because the heads fear a takeover by a Chinese company.
