Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China
Released Apr 2015
The first entry in the Assassin’s Creed Chronicles saga takes place in China, 1526, as the Ming dynasty starts to crumble. You embody Shao Jun, the last remaining Assassin of the Chinese Brotherhood, returning to her homeland with a vendetta.
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Evaluation
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China launched on April 21, 2015 as a self-contained 2.5D stealth adventure game. It is the first of three standalone entries in the Chronicles series (China, India, Russia), each sold separately. The store description presents the game as a complete, finished experience with no mention of additional downloadable content, expansions, or post-launch content plans. There are no DLC listings for this title. Developer communications have been minimal and purely maintenance-focused: an installer update in November 2021 and a retroactive achievement system rollout in March 2025. Neither post introduces new gameplay content or hints at future additions. The game shipped as a complete product at launch, and nothing in the decade since suggests otherwise.
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Store description presents the game as a complete, standalone experience with no mention of DLC, expansions, or post-launch content plans.
Achievement system retroactively applied to existing players — a maintenance/housekeeping update, not new content.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Description
Follow three legendary Assassins on journeys of Revenge, Retribution and Redemption
A thrilling new saga in the Assassin’s Creed Universe, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles take players to three distinct civilizations and time periods throughout history: the start of the Ming Dynasty crumble, the Sikh Empire going at war in India and the aftermath of Red October revolution.
Designed for masters of stealth who share a passion for rewriting history with games, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles let players embody Assassins Shao Jun, Arbaaz Mir, and Nikolaï Orelov in a 2.5D reimagining of the Assassin’s Creed universe. Slay from the shadows, master the art of parkour, and take the leap of faith in a collection of stunning, living paintings
The Chinese Chronicle
The first entry in the Assassin’s Creed Chronicles saga takes place in China, 1526, as the Ming dynasty starts to crumble. You embody Shao Jun, the last remaining Assassin of the Chinese Brotherhood, returning to her homeland with a vendetta. Newly trained by the legendary Ezio Auditore, she is hell-bent to exact vengeance and restore her fallen brotherhood.
Features
Witness an empire crumble
Travel across China and its legendary landmarks. Stalk enemies from the roofs of the Forbidden City, hide in the shadows of the Great Wall, meet iconic historical figures and discover this Great Empire.
Immerse yourself in a unique art direction
Brought to life by fusing the essence of Chinese 16th century traditional brush strokes with more contemporary, impressionistic styles, Shao Jun’s adventure will keep you awed in an evocative and truly living painting.
Stealth takes a new dimension
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles brings the thrill of being a master Assassin into 2.5D. Scout, sneak and hide to avoid detection. Fool enemies using whistles and disguises. Find your target, kill and escape.
Experience fast & fluid “Assault Course”
As in every Assassin’s Creed experience, freedom of movement is essential. Whether you’re running from danger, scaling obstacles, or climbing stealthily, you will feel that you really can do anything.
Shao Jun’s arsenal is in your hands
Should you fail to go undetected, you can always takeout your enemies with style using Shao Jun’s empowering combat arsenal: close-combat martial arts, a powerful Kian Sword and her unique hidden shoe blade.
Navigate multiple planes
Switch between fore, mid, and background environments and choose different paths according to your needs. Open new pathways, complete side missions, grab hidden collectibles, or take the quickest path to your target
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Last evaluated Jun 14, 2026
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