Assassin’s Creed Destiny: leaked images from canceled China project
IGN reports Ubisoft may have worked on a canceled Assassin’s Creed project called Destiny, set in China around 206 BCE.
- The project is said to be set in 206 BCE in ancient China, around the transition from the Qin dynasty to the Han dynasty.
- The images reportedly show a fight against Xiang Yu, a spinning umbrella weapon, and possibly a choice between a male or female protagonist.
What happened
According to IGN, leaked portfolio or prototype images have surfaced for an Assassin’s Creed project referred to internally or informally as Assassin’s Creed Destiny. The images were reportedly found by MP1st and appear to point to a title that was never officially announced by Ubisoft.
The reported setting is 206 BCE, during the period when China was transitioning from the Qin dynasty to the Han dynasty. IGN says the project likely centered on the rise of Liu Bang, though that is presented as an interpretation of the leaked material rather than a confirmed plot summary.
In the footage described, a hooded assassin can be seen fighting during a siege led by warlord Xiang Yu. Another standout detail is an unusual weapon: a spinning umbrella. The report also suggests players may have been able to choose between a male and female lead, or that the project featured two protagonists.
IGN places Destiny alongside Assassin’s Creed Jade, which is described as a separate Assassin’s Creed project set in the same historical China and aimed at mobile. According to the article, Destiny was instead being developed for modern consoles and PC, though that too is based on the leaked images rather than an official Ubisoft announcement.
Timeline
206 BCE — The reported setting of Assassin’s Creed Destiny, in ancient China during the transition from Qin to Han.
Unknown, internal prototype period — According to IGN and MP1st, portfolio or prototype images of the project circulate.
2025 — IGN mentions Assassin’s Creed Jade as a separate mobile project set in the same historical period.
2026-10-16 — Publication date of the provided context for this report.
Background
The report fits into a broader pattern of Assassin’s Creed projects exploring different historical periods and platforms. In this case, the distinction between Destiny and Jade matters: Jade is the known mobile China project, while Destiny is described in the provided sources mainly as a leaked, possibly canceled internal project.
Tencent also appears in the broader context. The provided background notes that Tencent holds a 25% stake in Vantage Studios, the structure Ubisoft uses for its biggest franchises, including Assassin’s Creed. That does not directly say anything about Destiny itself, but it does place the franchise in a wider business context.