Game Science's explanation for Black Myth: Wukong's absence on Xbox Series S—namely, the console's limited 8GB usable RAM—has sparked considerable player skepticism. The studio president, Yokar-Feng Ji, cited the difficulty of optimizing for the Series S's hardware constraints, requiring extensive expertise.
However, this claim has been met with widespread doubt. Many gamers suspect an exclusive deal with Sony is the true reason for the Series S omission, while others criticize the developers for perceived laziness, pointing to successful Series S ports of graphically demanding titles. The timing of the announcement also raises questions; if the Series S specifications were known in 2020 (the year of the console's release and Black Myth: Wukong's announcement), why is this technical limitation only now being cited, after years of development?
Player comments highlight this disbelief: Several users point to the successful Series S ports of games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade II, suggesting Black Myth: Wukong's absence is not solely a technical issue. Others directly accuse the developers of laziness or dishonesty. The lack of a definitive answer regarding a Series X|S release further fuels speculation. The conflicting information and the timing of the Xbox release date announcement at TGA 2023 only intensify the controversy surrounding this decision.
