Black Myth: Wukong is an enthralling soulslike game that delves into the legendary journeys of the Monkey King, a figure renowned in world history. 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 primarily to its large player base in China, fresh insights from Game Science's co-founder and art director, Yang Qi, challenge this view. At the West Lake Art Forum hosted by the China Academy of Art, Yang disclosed that 30% of the game's players hail from outside China—an unexpected statistic for the development team. Launched in 2024, the game has not only achieved strong 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 remarkable title, irrespective of its origin.

Read more: 30% of Black Myth: Wukong Players Aren't From China, the Game's Art Director Says
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February 14

⚫︎ The game has been celebrated for its artistic excellence, winning the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude towards the judges, team, partners, and the community for their support. After taking a well-deserved break last year, the team is now back at work, balancing their efforts with 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 a delightful surprise, Game Science released a short film to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake. The film showcases exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including clothing, plush toys, and tote bags from the studio's official brand. The first batch is now available in Mainland China, and the studio is actively looking for global partners to expand the distribution and introduce these products to international audiences.

Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Devs Release a Surprise Short Film for the 2025 Lunar New Year (Official Game Science Twitter)

2024

December 11

⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong has undergone a significant update, introducing two new endgame modes: Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends, which become accessible upon completing the main game. These modes offer players the chance to rematch previous bosses, some with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. The rewards include rare treasures, but these challenges are only available if the corresponding enemies were defeated 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 captivated the gaming community, achieving a staggering 1 million players on Steam within the first hour of its launch. As of August 19, 2025, it recorded 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, setting boundaries on discussing topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other themes that might provoke "negative discourse." This move sparked online debates, with some users on social media expressing disbelief and concern, while others did not see the restrictions as problematic.

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