Microsoft has released the Windows 11 24H2 update, but initial feedback indicates that the update introduces compatibility issues affecting the gaming experience. According to the Windows Release Health dashboard, the update has led to two primary gaming-related problems. First, users playing Asphalt 8 may encounter unexpected crashes after installing the 24H2 update. Second, systems utilizing versions of the Easy Anti-Cheat software released before April 2024 are experiencing 'MEMORY_MANAGEMENT' Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors, which disrupt both gameplay and overall system stability. These issues highlight the challenges of maintaining compatibility across diverse applications and system configurations within a widely used operating system.
In response to these problems, Microsoft has placed affected systems on compatibility hold, thereby preventing the 24H2 update from being delivered through the standard Windows Update process. Users attempting to upgrade their systems via alternative methods receive warnings indicating that their PC is not ready for the latest version of Windows 11. Microsoft, in collaboration with the developers of the impacted applications, is actively working to resolve these issues. Meanwhile, the company recommends that users update their games, as these updates are likely to include a compatible version of Easy Anti-Cheat, which may address the BSOD errors and improve system stability post-update. This approach aims to mitigate the immediate impact on users while a comprehensive fix is being developed.
This situation is not the first instance of challenges arising from Windows 11's automatic updates. Previously, an optional KB5043145 Windows 11 Preview update caused system reboots and BSODs, prompting Microsoft to issue a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) that automatically removed the problematic update from affected systems. The complexity of managing updates across the extensive range of hardware configurations supported by Windows 11 presents significant challenges for Microsoft. Unlike operating systems with a limited set of hardware configurations, such as macOS, Windows must ensure compatibility across millions of different devices. Despite efforts through the Windows Insider Program, which involves over seven million members, it remains difficult to anticipate and address every possible hardware and software combination. A resolution for the current 24H2 update issues is expected in the coming days, allowing users to regain full functionality for games like Asphalt 8 and restore a stable gaming environment on the latest version of Windows 11.
Source: Windows release health