Ubisoft were working on a second Assassin's Creed game set in Qin Dynasty China, if this allegedly leaked footage is to be believed
Footage alleged to show a prototype of a cancelled Assassin’s Creed game in action has popped up online. The game, it's claimed, was set in ancient China, went by the working title Assassin’s Creed Destiny, and was a separate project to Chinese-set mobile game Assassin’s Creed Jade. Instead, from the sounds of it Destiny would have been a game aimed at PC and consoles. Read more
According to sources, a leaked in-development footage of a cancelled Assassin's Creed game allegedly shows a separate project set in ancient China. Titled Assassin's Creed Destiny, the cancelled title was not intended for mobile gaming, but was aimed at PC and consoles. Ubisoft's developer portfolio, as reported by MP1st, revealed that the game was being headed by Tencent Games subsidiary TiMi Studio Group.
The game was set to take place in the Qin Dynasty period, circa 206 BCE, providing a few years of distance between it and the ongoing development of Assassin's Creed Jade. The leaked footage primarily features a female assassin navigating her way into a palace under siege by the Chinese warlord Xiang Yu, highlighting the game's central plot point.
The gameplay includes the familiar hooded assassins and their signature shiny artifacts of power, a staple in the Assassin's Creed series. However, despite its intriguing premise, the game did not survive the cut. The decision to halt its development came after Tencent scaled back its focus on big-name Western series, opting instead to prioritize a select few high-budget games.
Assassin's Creed Jade, set in the same historical period, was not cancelled, but remains unreleased. Ubisoft last mentioned the game during a March rundown of projects, though no release date had been set at that time. For those interested in a China-based Assassin's Creed game for PC, Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China is available. Set during the Ming dynasty, the game stars a female assassin trained by Ezio, Shao Jun.
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