You can play the next big Assassin’s Creed sooner than you’d think

As it turns out, the next Assassin’s Creed you’ll be able to play is actually Jade, as the mobile title is getting a closed beta next month.

Ubisoft announced today that Assassin’s Creed Jade, developed by Level Infinite, will get a global closed beta on both Android and iOS starting August 3, just a couple of weeks from now. If you’re interested in trying out the upcoming game, you can sign up to participate in the closed beta at game official website. It’s unknown if everyone who signs up will be accepted, but being a closed beta version means that not everyone will get in.

Assassin’s Creed Jade was first revealed last September as part of a series of Assassin’s Creed reveals. It’s notable for two reasons, the first is that it will be the first time the games will visit China in an open world setting specifically, and the other is that it will be the first time a fully open world Assassin’s Creed has been released on mobile devices. devices. Some footage leaked last year and it certainly looks like a full Assassin’s Creed experience, but we’ll all know more once players start getting their hands on the game.

“Explore the path of Xia in Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade, set in the 3rd century BC, during the time of one of the first unified dynasties in China,” the game describes in a press release. “From the Great Wall outside the empire’s borders to the imperial capital of Xianyang, journey through a world filled with ancient history and hidden dangers. Fend off the Xiongnu and work to dismantle conspiracies, taking on greater responsibilities and facing new challenges” .

The closed beta will be a good way to keep you busy while you wait for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, which is coming out in October. We got a look at the game in action in an extensive gameplay showcase last month, which certainly feels like a return to its roots.