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Black Myth Wukong News

2025

February 24

⚫︎ Despite some critics attributing Black Myth: Wukong's success to its large Chinese player base, new insights from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi challenge this view. 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 figure that surprised even the development team. Launched in 2024, the game has seen robust sales and high acclaim on platforms like Steam and Metacritic. It also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, marking its status as a globally celebrated 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 has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, their team, partners, and players for their support. After a much-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 celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Game Science surprised fans with a short film. The film showcases exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including clothing, plush toys, and tote bags, available from the studio’s official brand. The initial batch is now accessible in Mainland China, with Game Science actively seeking global partners to broaden the distribution and make these items available 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 has been released, introducing two new endgame modes: Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends. These modes become available after finishing the main game and offer rematches with bosses, some equipped with 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 storyline.

Read more: Black Myth: Wukong's big new patch adds shrine challenges, a 'chart to chart the journeyer's journey'(EuroGamer)

August 19

⚫︎ The eagerly awaited Chinese action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong, has made a remarkable impact, reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour of its launch. By August 19, 2025, its 24-hour peak player count reached an impressive 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 it was revealed that a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong distributed a Do’s and Don’ts document to streamers and reviewers. This document outlined restrictions on discussing topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other content that might provoke "negative discourse." The guidelines ignited a debate online, with one user on X stating, “It is WILD to me that this actually made it out the door… creators casually signing this and not speaking up is just as wild.” However, opinions varied, with some seeing no problem with the restrictions.

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