Black Myth: Wukong News
Black Myth: Wukong offers a soulslike experience inspired by the legendary journeys of the Monkey King. Dive into the latest updates and developments of this captivating game!
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2025
February 24
⚫︎ Despite some critics attributing Black Myth: Wukong's success to China's large player base, Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi shared new insights at the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art. Yang revealed that 30% of the game's players hail from outside China, a surprising figure for the development team. Launched in 2024, the game achieved strong sales and high review scores on both Steam and Metacritic. It also clinched the Players' Voice Award at The Game Awards, cementing its status as a globally recognized hit.
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 awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, their team, partners, and players for their support. After taking some well-deserved time off last year, the team is now back at work, still enjoying some downtime.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Wins Outstanding Art Direction Award at D.I.C.E. Awards (Official Game Science Twitter)
January 15
⚫︎ Game Science delighted fans with a surprise short film to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake. The film showcased exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including clothing, plush toys, and tote bags from the studio's official brand. The first batch is now available in Mainland China, and Game Science is actively seeking global partners to expand distribution and bring these products to international markets.
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, unlocked after completing the main game. These modes allow players to rematch previous bosses, some with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, but these challenges are only accessible if the corresponding enemies were defeated during the main story.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong's big new patch adds shrine challenges, a 'chart to chart the journeyer's journey' (EuroGamer)
August 19
⚫︎ The eagerly awaited Chinese action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong, made an explosive entry into the gaming world, reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour of launch. As of August 19, 2025, the game's 24-hour peak player count was recorded at 1,182,305, according to SteamDB.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Hits 1 Million Players in Less Than an Hour (Game8)
⚫︎ Over the weekend, a controversy arose when a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong sent streamers and reviewers a Do’s and Don’ts
document. This document restricted discussions on topics like “violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization,” and other content that could provoke negative discourse. The guidelines sparked online debate, with one user on X stating, “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, some saw no issue with these restrictions.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)
