The recently released Windows 11 update to version 24H2 is causing problems for gamers: The auto-HDR function leads to crashes and display errors in various games.
Main problems:
- Games become unresponsive or show black screens.
- Color errors occur during gameplay.
- Crashes when the Auto-HDR function is activated.
Auto-HDR and its effects
Auto-HDR is intended to enhance standard dynamic range content by increasing the dynamic range and thus offering more vivid colors. In practice, however, this function causes problems in the current Windows 11 version 24H2. Microsoft has confirmed that games may crash or display incorrect colors when Auto-HDR is enabled.
Titles from Ubisoft such as “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla”, “Assassin’s Creed Origins”, “Assassin’s Creed Odyssey”, “Star Wars Outlaws” and “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora” are affected. Players report game crashes, black screens and unplayable states.
Microsoft’s response and recommendations
Microsoft has responded to the problems and implemented a “compatibility hold” for systems with the affected games. This means that the update to version 24H2 has been temporarily stopped for these systems to avoid further problems. Users who have already installed the update and encounter problems are advised to deactivate the Auto-HDR function. This can be done in the display settings under “HDR”.
Ubisoft has provided a temporary hotfix for “Star Wars Outlaws” that fixes the crashing issues. Players should make sure their games and drivers are up to date and keep an eye on the official Microsoft and Ubisoft channels for further updates.
Conclusion
The introduction of the Auto-HDR feature in Windows 11 version 24H2 should improve the gaming experience, but is currently causing significant issues. Gamers affected by crashes should disable Auto-HDR and wait for official updates from Microsoft and the game developers. Hopefully, future patches will fix these issues and provide the promised improvements without negative side effects.
