Assassin's Creed: The Ming Storm (series)

Assassin's Creed: The Ming Storm is a trilogy of novels written by Yan Leisheng. The first novel, The Ming Storm was released on 31 March 2019 in China, before being translated into French and English in 2020 and 2021 respectively. The second novel, The Desert Threat was released on 19 October 2021 in China with a planned English release date of 4 October 2022. The third and final novel has yet to be announced.
The series follows Chinese Assassin Shao Jun in a continuity separate to the main line stories. The first novel adapts the spin-off game, Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China with some deviations, while its sequel is set to feature a completely original story about the Assassin.
==Novels==
AC Ming Storm English cover.jpg|The Ming Storm
AC The Desert Threat English Cover.jpg|The Desert Threat
==Development==
Originally not conceived as a trilogy, on 22 February 2021, through marketing of the English translation of the first novel, it was revealed through a press release by Aconyte Books and Ubisoft that The Ming Storm was the first novel of a non-canon trilogy starring Shao Jun. The English version is being translated by Nikki Kopelman. "We are really proud to be able to bring this original trilogy to English readers worldwide through Aconyte. Although the content is not set in the continuity of the main storyline, you will find a great authentic Assassin's Creed story. Enjoy the ride!" On 21 April 2021, Head of Assassin's Creed content Aymar Azaïzia confirmed once again that The Ming Storm was non-canon.
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