Black Myth: Wukong offers a soulslike experience inspired by the legendary journeys of the Monkey King. Dive into the latest updates and news about this captivating game!
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2025
February 24
⚫︎ Despite some critics attributing Black Myth: Wukong's success primarily to its vast Chinese player base, insights from Game Science's co-founder and art director Yang Qi suggest a more diverse audience. Speaking at the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang revealed that 30% of the game's players hail from outside China—a surprising statistic for the development team. Launched in 2024, the game has not only seen robust sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, solidifying its status as a globally recognized 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 received the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards, a testament to the game's stunning visuals. Game Science expressed gratitude towards the judges, their team, partners, and the dedicated player community. After a well-deserved break last year, the team is now back to work, balancing productivity with some 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 surprised fans with a short film showcasing exclusive Black Myth merchandise. The range includes clothing, plush toys, and tote bags, currently available in Mainland China. The studio is actively seeking global partners to expand distribution and bring these unique products to an international audience.
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. These challenging modes become available after completing the main game and offer rematches with previous bosses, some of whom feature new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, but access to these challenges is contingent 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
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong made a spectacular entry into the gaming world, reaching 1 million players on Steam within an 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)
⚫︎ 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. The guidelines restricted discussions on sensitive topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other content that could provoke "negative discourse." This move sparked debate online, with some seeing it as overly restrictive, while others found the guidelines acceptable.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)
