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Black Myth: Wukong is an exciting soulslike game inspired by the legendary journeys of the Monkey King, one of the most iconic figures in world literature. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about this highly anticipated title!

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2025

February 24

⚫︎ Despite some criticism attributing the success of Black Myth: Wukong to its large Chinese player base, insights from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi paint a different picture. At the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang revealed that 30% of the game's players come from outside China, a surprising statistic for the development team. Launched in 2024, the game has enjoyed robust sales and stellar reviews on platforms like Steam and Metacritic, and even clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards. This highlights its global appeal and success beyond its home market.

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 award at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, team members, partners, and fans for their support. After a well-deserved break last year, the team is 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 celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Game Science surprised fans with a short film featuring exclusive Black Myth: Wukong merchandise. The range includes clothing, plush toys, and tote bags, with the first batch now available in Mainland China. The studio is actively seeking global partners to expand the reach of these products to international fans.

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. These are accessible after completing the main game and feature rematches with bosses, some of whom have new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, but these challenges are only available if the corresponding enemies were defeated 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

⚫︎ The much-anticipated Chinese action RPG Black Myth: Wukong has made a spectacular entry into the gaming world, reaching 1 million players on Steam within just one hour of its launch. By August 19, 2025, it 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 reports surfaced that a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong issued a "Do’s and Don’ts" document to streamers and reviewers. This document prohibited discussions on topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other content that might provoke "negative discourse." The guidelines sparked online debate, with some finding the restrictions overly restrictive, while others saw no problem with them.

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