Black Myth: Wukong Tops Steam Charts Days Before its Launch

Black Myth: Wukong has topped the Steam charts worldwide, and it hasn’t even been released yet. Read on to learn more about its success in the West and in its home country, China.

Black Myth: Wukong Journeys to the Apex of the Steam ChartsWukong’s Ascent to the Summit

With its release date approaching, Black Myth: Wukong has reached an apex of excitement, propelling the game to the zenith of Steam’s best-seller charts.

The action RPG has consistently ranked among the platform’s top 100 for nine weeks, with the game sitting at 17th just the previous week. However, a recent surge in popularity has seen it eclipse even the most established titles like Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG.

Twitter(X) user @Okami13_ noted that the game "also regularly resided in the top 5 on Chinese Steam for the past two months."

The hype surrounding Black Myth: Wukong has undoubtedly reached a global crescendo, but its impact on China has been particularly seismic. Local media has even lauded it as the epitome of Chinese AAA game development, a title that carries immense weight in a nation rapidly ascending as a gaming powerhouse with Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves in their belt.

The game was first unveiled in a 13-minute pre-alpha gameplay trailer in 2020. Even four years ago, though, the game garnered a staggering 2 million YouTube views and 10 million on the Chinese platform Bilibili in just 24 hours, according to South China Morning Post. This unprecedented attention thrust Game Science into the global spotlight, even attracting an overzealous fan who broke into the studio on a Saturday morning to express their admiration, according to IGN China.

For a studio primarily known for mobile games, the overwhelming response to Black Myth: Wukong is a monumental achievement for Game Science, especially considering the game is yet to be released.

The hype encompassing Black Myth: Wukong has been unremitting. From the instant it was unveiled, players were captivated by its visuals and Souls-like combat, punctuated by epic clashes with colossal creatures. With the game’s release on August 20th for PC and PlayStation 5 just around the bend, anticipation is at a peak. Only time will reveal if Black Myth: Wukong can genuinely deliver on its immense promise.