Microsoft’s October cumulative for Windows 11 (catalogued as KB5066835) coincided with a wave of reports that modern games—most notably Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed: Shadows—suffered dramatic FPS collapses and micro‑stuttering on some machines, and NVIDIA pushed a targeted out‑of‑cycle hotfix...
Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows has begun exhibiting severe stuttering and dramatic FPS drops on Windows 11 systems after Microsoft’s October cumulative update KB5066835, with independent testing and community telemetry reporting declines as large as 33–50% in demanding scenes — a regression...
NVIDIA has quietly shipped a rapid-response hotfix — GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 581.94 — to blunt a gaming performance regression that cropped up after Microsoft’s Windows 11 October 2025 Update (KB5066835), a ripple in the ecosystem that underlines the delicate interdependence of OS updates...
When Assassin’s Creed Odyssey refuses to launch on a Windows PC, frustration can set in quickly. As one of Ubisoft’s flagship open-world RPGs, Odyssey has established a loyal following among gamers who expect smooth play whether they’re exploring ancient Greece or engaging in epic battles. Yet...
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Feudal Japan comes alive in Assassin's Creed Shadows—not just through its meticulously rendered cherry blossoms and serene Torii gates, but also through a spectrum of hardware demands that challenge even the savviest PC gamers. If you’re planning to journey through this enigmatic world as Naoe...
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For all you Windows 11 warriors and Ubisoft adventurers out there, we've got some tech turbulence to discuss and, thankfully, a slightly less turbulent resolution. Ubisoft has stepped up to save the day for gamers stung by the chaotic rollout of Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 update. Yes, you heard...
In an ongoing effort to smooth out compatibility hurdles with Windows 11, Microsoft has lifted safeguard blocks for users running certain Assassin’s Creed titles—namely, Valhalla, Origins, and older entries like Odyssey. This update comes after Ubisoft released patches earlier this week to...
For Windows 11 gamers who have been stuck under the weight of black screens and sudden freezes in their favorite Ubisoft titles, today's news might feel like a much-needed ray of sunshine. The dreaded compatibility issues plaguing Assassin's Creed games under Windows 11 24H2 are now closer to...
If you’re venturing through ancient Egypt or Viking Age Norway with Ubisoft's Assassin’s Creed titles, life just got a little easier—well, at least for some of you. Ubisoft has rolled out critical patches designed to make Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Assassin’s Creed Origins compatible with...
Windows users, particularly fans of Ubisoft's flagship Assassin’s Creed franchise, have had a rocky few months. Following the release of Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 feature update back in November, a subset of PC players encountered frustrating performance issues. Now, Ubisoft has finally...
Ladies and gentlemen, reboot your PCs because we finally have some good news for Windows 11 gamers—well, mostly. Ubisoft has patched up compatibility issues for Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin's Creed Origins on Windows 11 after months of a frustrating bug hunt. However, if you’re still...
Good News for Assassin’s Creed Fans: Windows 11 Compatibility Issues Fixed!
It’s a story gamers know all too well: A major operating system update rolls out, and while your OS is gleaming with new features, your favorite games suddenly decide they’d rather not work at all. Assassin's Creed fans...
Windows 11 users can finally breathe a sigh of relief—Ubisoft has released patches addressing issues with Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. These problems stemmed from the recently rolled-out Windows 11 24H2 update, which introduced some groundbreaking features but left a...
When epic historical adventures meet frustrating compatibility quirks, you can be sure the internet will make some noise. That’s exactly what’s unfolded as Ubisoft, known for their blockbuster Assassin's Creed franchise, has rolled out crucial patches for Assassin's Creed Origins and Valhalla...
If you've been wading through the murky waters of Windows 11 recently, particularly with the 24H2 update, you might have encountered a few hiccups—especially if you’re a fan of Ubisoft titles. It seems that Microsoft’s latest update was more of a Pandora's box rather than a smooth sailing...
For the players caught in the crossfire between the seemingly endless "update cycles" of Windows 11 and Ubisoft's blockbuster franchises, it has been a long, arduous wait. But, good news! The recent compatibility issues with Ubisoft's Assassin’s Creed games caused by Windows 11's 24H2 update...
The Explosive Bug That’s Freezing Fun
Welcome, fellow Windows fanatics, to this edition of "What's Tripping Up Our OS Now?" and boy, do we have a tech pickle for you! If you're a gamer, especially one with a penchant for Path of Exile 2 or the scenic vistas of Assassin’s Creed Origins, you might...
If you're a gamer who has eagerly anticipated the latest Windows 11 24H2 update, you might want to pause your enthusiasm. Recent reports reveal a frustrating predicament for Ubisoft gamers who have installed the update: crashes and performance issues in some of their highest-profile titles...
Picture this: you’re embarking on an epic journey through the sun-drenched dunes of Ancient Egypt, armed with a blade, a bow, and your wits as Bayek in Assassin’s Creed Origins. You’ve been waiting all week to dive in—only to find the game stuttering, crashing, or refusing to load past the title...
Gamers are wielding their keyboards and venting their frustrations in bold, biting reviews of Assassin’s Creed Origins on Steam—a case study of what happens when a beloved game collides with the pitfalls of modern operating system updates. Released in 2017, the standout title of Ubisoft’s...