Tencent has reportedly shifted its focus, leading to a delay in the release of
Assassin's Creed Jade
.
Initially set to grace mobile platforms iOS and Android within this year, the mobile spin-off's launch is now set for 2025. This strategic pivot by the Chinese gaming giant is said to prioritize smaller, more easily accessible games, diverting from large-scale franchise games developed in collaboration with foreign companies like Ubisoft.
Assassin's Creed Jade
is an ambitious extension of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise, which is saying a lot given how many times it has gone through a reinvention. The game will transport players to Ancient China, specifically the era of the Qin dynasty in the 3rd century BC. In development for over four years, it gives players the freedom to craft their unique character, maintaining the series' hallmark blend of historical adventure and stealth-action gameplay.