Black Myth: Wukong is an exciting soulslike game that draws inspiration from the legendary journeys of the Monkey King, a figure well-known worldwide. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about this captivating game!
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Black Myth Wukong News
2025
February 24
⚫︎ Contrary to the belief that Black Myth: Wukong's success is primarily due to its vast player base in China, new insights from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi suggest a broader appeal. Speaking at the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang disclosed that a surprising 30% of the game’s players hail from outside China. This revelation came after the game's successful launch in 2024, where it garnered strong sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic. Additionally, the action RPG clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, cementing its status as a globally acclaimed title.
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 has been recognized with the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction award at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, their dedicated team, supportive partners, and the enthusiastic player community. Following a well-deserved break in the previous year, the team has resumed work, balancing productivity with much-needed downtime.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Wins Outstanding Art Direction Award at D.I.C.E. Awards (Official Game Science Twitter)
January 15
⚫︎ To celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Game Science surprised fans with a short film. The film showcases exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including clothing, plush toys, and tote bags, which are now available for purchase in Mainland China. The studio is actively seeking global partners to expand the distribution of these products to international fans.
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 major update for Black Myth: Wukong introduced two new endgame modes: Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends, accessible after completing the main storyline. These modes allow players to rematch previous bosses, some of whom now feature new moves and adjustable difficulty settings. Players can earn rare treasures as rewards, but access to these challenges depends on defeating the corresponding enemies 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 highly anticipated Chinese action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong, made a remarkable impact by reaching 1 million players on Steam within an hour of its launch. By August 19, 2025, it achieved a 24-hour peak player count of 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, limiting discussions on sensitive topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other subjects that could lead to "negative discourse." This sparked online debate, with some questioning the ethics of such guidelines, while others saw them as necessary.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)
