Black Myth: Wukong is a soulslike take on the world-famous historical journeys of the legendary Monkey King! Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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Black Myth Wukong News
2025
February 24
⚫︎ Despite some criticism attributing Black Myth: Wukong’s success primarily to China's vast player base, new insights from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi suggest otherwise. At the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang disclosed that 30% of the game’s players come from outside China—a surprising revelation for the development team. Launched in 2024, the game achieved robust sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic. It also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, cementing its status as a standout title beyond its origins.
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 was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, team, partners, and players for their support. Following a well-deserved break last year, the team has resumed work, though they're still enjoying some downtime.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Wins Outstanding Art Direction Award at D.I.C.E. Awards (Official Game Science Twitter)
January 15
⚫︎ Game Science surprised fans with a short film celebrating the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake. The film showcased exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including apparel, plush toys, and tote bags from the studio’s official brand. The first batch is available in Mainland China, with Game Science actively seeking global partners to expand distribution internationally.
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 received a significant update, introducing two new endgame modes—Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends—available after completing the main game. These modes allow players to rematch previous bosses, some with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Rewards include rare treasures, accessible only if the corresponding enemies were defeated in the main story.
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 world, reaching 1 million players on Steam within an hour of its launch. As of August 19, 2025, its 24-hour peak player count was 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 like "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other content that might provoke "negative discourse." This sparked online debate, with some users on X finding the guidelines "wild," while others saw no issue with them.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)
