Dive into the latest updates and news surrounding Black Myth: Wukong, a soulslike game inspired by the legendary Monkey King's epic journeys. Here, we'll keep you informed about the most recent developments!
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Black Myth Wukong News
2025
February 24
⚫︎ Amidst debates about the influence of China's large player base on the success of Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science's co-founder and art director, Yang Qi, provided new insights at the West Lake Art Forum. Yang revealed that a surprising 30% of the game's player base hails from outside China. Launched in 2024, the game has not only achieved strong sales and high scores on Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, proving its global appeal.
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 was celebrated for its visual prowess, winning the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, team members, partners, and the game's dedicated community. Following a well-deserved break, the team is now back to enhancing the game, albeit with some continued downtime.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Wins Outstanding Art Direction Award at D.I.C.E. Awards (Official Game Science Twitter)
January 15
⚫︎ Marking the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Game Science surprised fans with a short film. This cinematic piece also showcased new Black Myth: Wukong merchandise, including clothing, plush toys, and tote bags. While the first batch is available in Mainland China, the studio is eager to partner globally to expand the reach of these products.
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, unlocked post-main story, allow players to rematch bosses with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Exclusive rewards await those who conquer these challenges, provided the enemies were previously defeated in the main campaign.
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 made headlines by reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour of its launch, with a peak of 1,182,305 players in the first 24 hours, as reported by SteamDB. This phenomenal start underscores the game's massive appeal.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Hits 1 Million Players in Less Than an Hour (Game8)
⚫︎ Controversy arose when it was revealed that a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong sent a "Do’s and Don’ts" document to streamers and reviewers, limiting discussions on sensitive topics like violence, nudity, and feminist propaganda to avoid "negative discourse." This sparked mixed reactions online, with some seeing the guidelines as overly restrictive, while others found them reasonable.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)
