Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG that reimagines the legendary journeys of the Monkey King in a soulslike format. Dive into the latest updates and news about this captivating game!
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Black Myth Wukong News
2025
February 24
⚫︎ Contrary to some views attributing Black Myth: Wukong's success solely to its massive Chinese player base, Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi has shed new light on the game's global appeal. At the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang disclosed that a surprising 30% of the game's players are from outside China. Launched in 2024, the game has not only seen strong sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, proving its international acclaim.
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 at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, their team, partners, and the player community for their support. Following a well-deserved break last year, the team is now back at work, balancing productivity with relaxation.
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 featuring exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including apparel, plush toys, and tote bags. The first batch is currently available in Mainland China, with Game Science actively seeking global partners to expand its reach 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, available after completing the main game. These modes challenge players with rematches against bosses, some sporting new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, but only if they defeated the corresponding enemies during 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 made a spectacular debut, reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour of launch. By August 19, 2025, its 24-hour peak player count hit 1,182,305, as reported by SteamDB.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Hits 1 Million Players in Less Than an Hour (Game8)
⚫︎ Controversy arose over a "Do’s and Don’ts" document sent by a co-publisher to streamers and reviewers, which restricted discussions on topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and others likely to provoke "negative discourse." This sparked online debates, with some expressing shock over the guidelines, while others found them acceptable.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)
