Black Myth: Wukong offers a unique soulslike experience inspired by the legendary journeys of the Monkey King. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about this highly acclaimed game!
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Black Myth Wukong News
2025
February 24
⚫︎ Despite some skepticism attributing Black Myth: Wukong's success to China's large gaming community, insights from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi suggest a broader appeal. At the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang disclosed that 30% of the game's players hail from outside China, a surprising revelation for the development team. Launched in 2024, the game not only achieved strong sales but also received high acclaim on platforms like Steam and Metacritic, culminating in a Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards. This solidifies Black Myth: Wukong's status as a globally recognized action RPG.
Read more: 30% of Black Myth: Wukong Players Aren't From China, the Game's Art Director Says
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February 14
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong was celebrated for its artistic excellence, receiving the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, their team, partners, and the player community for their continued support. After taking a much-needed break last year, the team is now back at work, though they are still enjoying some well-deserved downtime.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Wins Outstanding Art Direction Award at D.I.C.E. Awards(Official Game Science Twitter)
January 15
⚫︎ In a delightful surprise for fans, Game Science released a short film to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake. The film showcases exclusive Black Myth merchandise, such as clothing, plush toys, and tote bags, which are part of the studio’s official brand. The initial batch is available in Mainland China, and Game Science is actively working to secure global partnerships to expand the product's reach internationally.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Devs Release a Surprise Short Film for the 2025 Lunar New Year (Official Game Science Twitter)
2024
December 11
⚫︎ A significant update for Black Myth: Wukong introduced two new endgame modes: Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends. These modes become accessible after completing the main game and feature challenging rematches against bosses, some with new abilities and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, but these challenges are only available if the respective enemies were defeated in the main storyline.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong's big new patch adds shrine challenges, a 'chart to chart the journeyer's journey'(EuroGamer)
August 19
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong, the eagerly awaited Chinese action RPG, made a spectacular debut, reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour of 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 distributed a Do’s and Don’ts
document to streamers and reviewers. The guidelines prohibited discussions on topics such as “violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization,” and other potentially contentious content. The document sparked a heated debate online, with some users on X expressing disbelief at the guidelines, while others saw no issue with them.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)
