Microsoft stops rolling out Windows 11 24H2 to PCs with certain Ubisoft games installed and is working with Ubisoft to fix the compatibility issues.

Microsoft says it’s working with Ubisoft to fix a problem with its latest Windows 11 update that’s been crashing some games, and it’s put the update’s release on pause for devices with those games in the meantime.

Windows 11 version 24H2 is causing crashes and performance problems for a number of Ubisoft games, driving Microsoft to limit its rollout.

Microsoft has stopped offering updates to Windows 11 version 24H2 on PCs that have certain Ubisoft games installed, Bleeping Computer reports. The company made the move after complaints that Star Wars Outlaws and games in the Assassin’s Creed series were crashing after installing the new Windows update.

PC gamer updating to Windows 11 version 24H2 take note, especially if you're playing any Ubisoft games. Compatibility issues have been reported.

Windows 11 24H2 has just received an optional update which comes with some useful tweaks to the interface. This is patch KB5046740 and it’s in preview – so as ever, you might come across glitches if you install it – and the main changes on the desktop are applied to the taskbar and Start menu.

First reported by Bleeping Computer, Microsoft is now preventing Windows 11's 24H2 update from being sent out to machines that have a selection of recent Ubisoft games installed on them. A number of users have reported persistent,

Microsoft has blocked PC users from accessing the Windows 11 24H2 update if they have any games from developer Ubisoft installed.

Microsoft has temporarily halted its Windows 11 24H2 update from being available on devices with select Ubisoft games installed. The move follows news that many users were experiencing severe crashes when playing these games,

Microsoft has confirmed that its Windows 11 version 24H2 update is causing problems for some Ubisoft games, including crashes and black screens. In response, the company has halted the update’s rollout for devices with the affected games installed while working on a solution with Ubisoft,