Observed Signal · Oct 29, 2026 · Product Update · Source: Mobilegamer.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Ubisoft Silently Drops Tencent Collab Assassin's Creed Jade
Ubisoft's latest franchise update blog for Assassin's Creed omitted any mention of the mobile-exclusive title 'Assassin's Creed Jade', a collaboration with Tencent's label Level Infinite. The game, revealed in September 2022, had a closed beta in August 2023 but has seen little public information since. Ubisoft stopped mentioning it in financials in May 2024. The omission suggests the project may be quietly canceled or shelved, especially given Ubisoft's recent reorganization, the closure of its Halifax mobile studio, and struggles with other mobile titles like Rainbow Six Mobile. Ubisoft and Tencent have been asked for comment but have not yet responded.
This news is relevant to the mobile gaming and adtech industries as it signals potential shifts in Ubisoft's mobile strategy, which could impact ad inventory and monetization opportunities within its games. The possible cancellation of a major Tencent collaboration highlights the volatility in the mobile gaming sector.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Ubisoft's latest Assassin's Creed franchise update blog omits any mention of mobile title Assassin's Creed Jade.
- Assassin's Creed Jade was revealed in September 2022 and co-developed by Ubisoft and Tencent's Level Infinite label.
- The game had a closed beta in August 2023 and was prominently featured at Gamescom 2023, but was absent from Gamescom 2024.
- Ubisoft stopped mentioning Assassin's Creed Jade in its financials as of May 2024.
- Ubisoft closed its Halifax mobile studio in January 2026 and has shut down Rainbow Six Mobile after seven months.
Connected Companies & Entities
2 Entities mapped“Ubisoft seemingly forgot to mention its mobile-exclusive iteration of Assassin’s Creed, subtitled Jade, in its latest franchise update blog.”
“Have Tencent and Ubisoft quietly killed it? We have asked Ubisoft and Tencent for comment.”
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Ubisoft Shuts Down Rainbow Six Mobile After 7 Months
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Invincible Boosts Ubisoft Mobile Revenue Share
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