Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China is the first of three 2.5D side-scrolling Chronicles games, and it is in Game Pass Ultimate on Xbox. Release details, platforms and Game Pass status are also on our Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China game hub.
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China at a glance
- Released: 21 April 2015
- Developer: Climax Studios
- Xbox version: Xbox One (also plays on Series X|S)
- Game Pass: Yes, Game Pass Ultimate (via Ubisoft+ Classics)
- Xbox Cloud Gaming: Yes, with Game Pass Ultimate
- Achievements: 18 (1,000G), difficulty 6/10, 11 to 16 hours
What is Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China?
Set in 16th-century China during the Ming dynasty, it follows Shao Jun, who returns home in 1526 after training with Ezio Auditore and sets out to eliminate the Eight Tigers.
Levels are built around stealth, combat and parkour, with an art style inspired by traditional brush paintings and scores awarded for how each section is played. Developed by Climax Studios, it was released on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on 21 April 2015 and also plays on Xbox Series X|S.
How to play Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China on Xbox today
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China is an Xbox One game that also plays on Xbox Series X|S. It is included with Game Pass Ultimate through Ubisoft+ Classics, which has been part of Ultimate since October 2025. Microsoft’s UK catalogue lists it for Xbox console and Xbox Cloud Gaming, so Ultimate members can also stream it. Catalogues change, so check the Xbox app before you subscribe. See our guide to every Assassin’s Creed game on Xbox and Game Pass for the full list.
Editions and remasters
China is sold on its own and as part of Assassin’s Creed Chronicles Trilogy, which bundles all three games. Both are in Game Pass Ultimate, but only the individual games are on Xbox Cloud Gaming.
DLC and expansions
There is no DLC with achievements; the list is a single 1,000 Gamerscore set.
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China achievements
On Xbox, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China has 18 achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore. By our average across several achievement and trophy guides, it rates 6/10 for difficulty, and a completion takes roughly 11 to 16 hours.
Nothing is missable, as levels can be replayed. Two playthroughs are needed, the second in a Plus mode.
Where it sits in the series
Chronicles: China is followed by India and Russia. Its hero, Shao Jun, trained with Ezio, linking it to the Ezio era. By the release dates on our game hubs, it came after Assassin’s Creed Unity (14 November 2014) and before Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (23 October 2015).
Quick answers
Is Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China on Game Pass? Yes. Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China is in Game Pass Ultimate through Ubisoft+ Classics, on console and in the cloud.
Can I play Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China on Xbox Series X|S? Yes, through backward compatibility.
How many achievements does Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China have? 18 achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore on Xbox.
