Footage from a reportedly cancelled Assassin’s Creed game set in China has leaked
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Key Points:
- Footage has surfaced online showing a prototype for a cancelled mainline Assassin’s Creed game titled Assassin’s Creed Destiny, set in ancient China during the Qin Dynasty around 206 BCE.
- The game was reportedly developed by TiMi Studio Group, a Tencent subsidiary, and featured a female assassin, stealth gameplay, and boss fights against historical figures like Xiang Yu.
- Assassin’s Creed Destiny was likely cancelled after Tencent shifted focus away from Western franchises in 2024 due to lower profit margins compared to domestic Chinese releases.
- Ubisoft continues to develop another China-set Assassin’s Creed game, the mobile title Assassin’s Creed Jade, which will include co-op gameplay and is still in progress.
- Franchise head Jean Guesdon emphasized that lessons from the cancelled project are informing future developments, with Ubisoft prioritizing quality and readiness before release.
