Ubisoft canceled its unannounced Assassin’s Creed Destiny project, which was in development at Tencent’s TiMi Studio Group for PC and consoles, according to zing.cz and gamesite.zoznam.sk. Set in ancient China during the Qin Dynasty in 206 BC, the cancelled game featured a female assassin protagonist, parkour mechanics, and a seven-minute gameplay prototype originating from February 2025.
Canceled Assassin’s Creed Destiny Project and Tencent Restructuring
The unannounced title carried the working title Assassin’s Creed Destiny and targeted traditional gaming hardware rather than mobile devices, as reported by zing.cz. The cooperation between Ubisoft and Tencent stemmed from the ancient China setting, leveraging Tencent’s Chinese development workforce. However, a major restructuring at TiMi Studio Group and a strategic shift by Tencent toward domestic Chinese projects ultimately caused the game’s cancellation last year, according to zing.cz.
gamesite.zoznam.sk noted that the title was not the only casualty of the studio’s internal changes. The Greek mythology project codenamed Athena and a cyberpunk open-world game led by former Assassin’s Creed Valhalla co-director Ashraf Ismail were also scrapped at TiMi Studios.
Cancelled Assassin’s Creed project: Assassin’s Creed: Destiny.It looks really good and has some really cool mechanics, including wall-running! pic.twitter.com/AGacGX0iq3
Gameplay Details and Uniknutá Misia From February 2025
A nearly seven-minute gameplay video from a February 2025 build surfaced online after being discovered in developer portfolios, showcasing an infiltration mission inside a palace under siege by historical commander Xiang Yu, according to gamesite.zoznam.sk. The footage demonstrates traditional series pillars including stealth assassinations, parkour, and a Leap of Faith.
The protagonist utilizes a specialized rotating umbrella weapon during combat tests. The user interface incorporates Chinese ink-painting style ability icons, a health bar, and a decorated yin-yang meter. Animation data also points to potential dual protagonists or a gender selection choice similar to other entries in the franchise.
Ubisoft and Tencent Continue Partnership on Mobile Title
Despite the cancellation of Assassin’s Creed Destiny, the partnership between Ubisoft and Tencent continues around the mobile-focused Assassin’s Creed Jade, though official updates on that title have been scarce, zing.cz reported. Meanwhile, Ubisoft’s mainline development pipeline moves forward with Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the upcoming witchcraft-era project codenamed Assassin’s Creed Hexe.
Leaker Rogue indicated that Hexe targets a June 2027 release window and centers on a protagonist named Anika during the Würzburg witch trials between 1625 and 1631, with Ezio Auditore potentially appearing as a mentor figure, according to gamesite.zoznam.sk.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Canceled Assassin’s Creed Destiny
Which studio developed Assassin’s Creed Destiny before its cancellation?
The project was developed by TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent, working in cooperation with Ubisoft for PC and console platforms.
When was the leaked gameplay footage created?
The leaked prototype video dates back to February 2025 and was uncovered from the online portfolios of developers who worked on the title.
What historical setting did Assassin’s Creed Destiny use?
The game was set in ancient China in the year 206 BC during the Qin Dynasty, placing its narrative timeline shortly after the events of the mobile game Assassin’s Creed Jade.
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