Black Myth: Wukong offers a soulslike experience inspired by the legendary journeys of the Monkey King, a figure celebrated in world-famous folklore. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about this captivating game!

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Black Myth Wukong News

2025

February 24

⚫︎ Despite some critics attributing Black Myth: Wukong's success solely to its large Chinese player base, new revelations from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi suggest a broader appeal. At the West Lake Art Forum held at the China Academy of Art, Yang disclosed that 30% of the game's players hail from outside China, a statistic that caught the development team off guard. Launched in 2024, the game has not only achieved stellar sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards. This underscores Black Myth: Wukong's status as a universally acclaimed action RPG.

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 has been awarded for its 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. After a well-deserved break last year, the team is now back at work, though they're still enjoying some well-earned downtime.

Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Wins Outstanding Art Direction Award at D.I.C.E. Awards (Official Game Science Twitter)

January 15

⚫︎ In a delightful surprise, Game Science unveiled a short film to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake. The film showcased exclusive Black Myth merchandise, ranging from apparel and plush toys to tote bags, available through the studio's official brand. The initial stock is now on sale in Mainland China, with Game Science actively pursuing global partnerships to make these products accessible worldwide.

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 post-main game completion. These modes allow players to rematch with bosses, some equipped with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Rewards include rare treasures, but access to these challenges requires defeating the corresponding enemies in 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 an explosive entrance into the gaming scene, reaching 1 million players on Steam within an hour of its launch. By August 19, 2025, its 24-hour peak player count soared to 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 distributed 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 potentially contentious subjects. The guidelines have sparked a mix of reactions online, with some users on X expressing disbelief and others finding the restrictions reasonable.

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