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Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG that reimagines the legendary journeys of the Monkey King in a soulslike style. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about the game!

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Black Myth Wukong News

2025

February 24

⚫︎ Despite some critics attributing Black Myth: Wukong's success to China's large player base, Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi provided new insights at the West Lake Art Forum. Yang revealed that a surprising 30% of the game’s players come from outside China. Launched in 2024, the game achieved strong sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic, and even secured the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, marking it as a global hit.

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 recognized with the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction award 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 much-needed break in the previous year, the development team is now back at work, balancing productivity with well-deserved downtime.

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

January 15

⚫︎ To celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Game Science surprised fans with a short film showcasing exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including clothing, plush toys, and tote bags. The initial release is available in Mainland China, with plans to collaborate with global partners to expand distribution.

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 story. These modes allow players to rematch bosses, some with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, but only if they defeated the respective enemies during the main campaign.

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, the eagerly awaited Chinese action RPG, has achieved remarkable success, reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour of its launch. By August 19, 2025, the game's 24-hour peak player count hit an impressive 1,182,305, according to 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 topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other potentially divisive content. This sparked significant online debate. While some criticized the guidelines as overly restrictive, others felt they were necessary to maintain a positive discourse.

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