The latest Windows 11 update is borking some multiplayer games, but Arc Raiders' developer has a quick workaround
If you've been affected, it might be worth rolling back your Windows version.
A recent Windows 11 update has been causing issues with some multiplayer games, according to multiple reports from August 11. Microsoft is currently investigating the problem, and so far, crashes have been reported in Arc Raiders, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and The Finals. The symptoms include the game becoming unresponsive, automatically closing, displaying an EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION error, and causing the device to restart unexpectedly.
Embark, the developer of Arc Raiders, discovered that the issue is related to the file inpoutx64.sys, which changed with the update. To fix the problem in the short term, users can stop and delete the inpoutx64.sys file from their drivers folder using Command Prompt. Microsoft has confirmed that update KB5121003, which contains over 400 security updates, is responsible for the crashes, although the specific changes causing the issues are unclear.
Users have also reported graphical corruption problems in games like Valorant and Roblox. To test rolling back your Windows version, you can uninstall update KB5121003 through the Windows Update menu. However, it's important to note that this method may carry risks, and rolling back may not resolve all issues. A patch may be released in the future, but the timeline remains unknown.
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