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Black Myth: Wukong offers a soulslike experience inspired by the legendary journeys of the Monkey King. Stay updated with the latest news and developments on this exciting game!

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Black Myth Wukong News

2025

February 24

⚫︎ Despite some critics attributing the success of Black Myth: Wukong to China's expansive player base, Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi provided new insights at the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art. Yang disclosed that 30% of the game's players hail from outside China, a surprising statistic for the development team. Launched in 2024, the action RPG garnered strong sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic, and 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 was recognized with the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction award at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, team members, partners, and the player community for their support. Following a well-deserved break last year, the team has returned to 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

⚫︎ In celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Game Science unveiled a surprise short film. The film showcases exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including apparel, plush toys, and tote bags, available initially in Mainland China. The studio is actively seeking global partners to expand the reach of these products internationally.

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, accessible after completing the main game. These modes allow players to rematch bosses, some with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels, offering rare treasures as rewards. Players must have defeated the respective enemies during the main storyline to access these challenges.

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 sensational debut, reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour of its launch. By August 19, 2025, the game 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)

⚫︎ Controversy arose over the weekend when it was revealed that a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong issued a "Do’s and Don’ts" document to streamers and reviewers, prohibiting discussions on topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other potentially controversial subjects. This sparked a debate online, with some criticizing the guidelines as overly restrictive, while others found them acceptable.

Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)