Black Myth: Wukong News
Black Myth: Wukong offers a thrilling soulslike experience inspired by the epic tales of the legendary Monkey King. Stay updated with the latest news and developments on this groundbreaking game!
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2025
February 24
⚫︎ Despite some suggesting that Black Myth: Wukong's success hinges on its Chinese player base, new insights from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi reveal a more global appeal. At the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang disclosed that a surprising 30% of the game’s player base hails from outside China. Launched in 2024, the action RPG not only achieved strong sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, cementing its status as a standout title worldwide.
Read more: 30% of Black Myth: Wukong Players Aren't From China, the Game's Art Director Says (80 Level)
February 14
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong has been recognized for its artistic brilliance, winning the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, their dedicated team, supportive partners, and enthusiastic players. Following a well-deserved break last year, the team is now back at work, balancing their efforts with some much-needed rest.
January 15
⚫︎ In a delightful surprise, Game Science unveiled a short film for the Chinese New Year, celebrating the Year of the Snake. The film showcases exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including apparel, plush toys, and tote bags, available initially in Mainland China. The studio is actively seeking global partners to expand the reach of these products to an international audience.
2024
December 11
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong received a substantial update, introducing two new endgame modes: Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends. These modes become available after completing the main game and feature rematches against previous bosses with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, provided they defeated the corresponding enemies during the main storyline.
August 19
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong, the eagerly awaited Chinese action RPG, has captivated the gaming community, reaching 1 million players on Steam in less than an hour after its launch. By August 19, 2025, the game's 24-hour peak player count soared to 1,182,305, as reported by SteamDB.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Hits 1 Million Players in Less Than an Hour (Game8)
⚫︎ Over the weekend, controversy arose when a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong issued a "Do’s and Don’ts" document to streamers and reviewers, prohibiting discussions on topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other potentially contentious content. This sparked a significant debate online. One X user exclaimed, "It is WILD to me that this actually made it out the door… creators casually signing this and not speaking up is just as wild." However, opinions were divided, with some seeing no issue with the imposed restrictions.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)
