Dive into the latest updates on Black Myth: Wukong, the captivating soulslike game inspired by the legendary Monkey King's epic adventures. From international acclaim to new content, here's all you need to know about this groundbreaking title.
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Black Myth Wukong News
2025
February 24
⚫︎ Despite some attributing Black Myth: Wukong’s success to its large Chinese player base, new data from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi challenges this view. Speaking 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 game not only achieved stellar sales and high ratings on platforms like Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, proving its global appeal.
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 earned 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 community for their support. Following a well-deserved break last year, the team is now back at work, balancing productivity with necessary 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: Wukong merchandise, including apparel, plush toys, and tote bags. Available initially in Mainland China, Game Science is now looking for global partners to distribute these products 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. These modes, unlocked post-main game completion, offer rematches with bosses, some with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, but access to these challenges depends on defeating 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 stunning debut, reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour of its launch. As reported by SteamDB, the game's 24-hour peak player count soared to 1,182,305, highlighting its immediate and overwhelming popularity.
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, aiming to curb discussions on sensitive topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and anything that might foster "negative discourse." This sparked a debate on social media, with opinions split on the appropriateness of such guidelines.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)
