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Black Myth: Wukong offers a unique soulslike experience inspired by the legendary Monkey King's epic journeys. Stay updated with the latest news and developments surrounding this captivating game!

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2025

February 24

⚫︎ Contrary to some critiques that attribute Black Myth: Wukong's success solely to its large Chinese player base, insights from Game Science's co-founder and art director Yang Qi paint a different picture. Speaking at the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang disclosed that an impressive 30% of the game's players come from outside China. This statistic caught the development team by surprise. Launched in 2024, Black Myth: Wukong not only garnered strong sales and high ratings on Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, solidifying its status as a globally acclaimed action RPG.

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 celebrated for its artistic excellence, receiving the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude towards the judges, their dedicated team, supportive partners, and the passionate player base. Following a well-deserved break in the previous year, the team is now back in action, balancing work with 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 unveiled a short film to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake. The film showcases exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including apparel, plush toys, and tote bags, all part of the studio's official brand. The first batch is now available in Mainland China, with Game Science actively seeking international partnerships to broaden the product's reach.

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 enriched Black Myth: Wukong with two new endgame modes, Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends, accessible after completing the main storyline. These modes offer thrilling rematches against bosses, some with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, but only if they defeated the relevant enemies during their initial playthrough.

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, made an explosive entry into the gaming world, achieving a milestone of 1 million players on Steam within the first hour of its launch. By August 19, 2025, the game reached 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 emerged as a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong distributed a "Do’s and Don’ts" document to streamers and reviewers, aiming to curb discussions on sensitive topics like "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, and fetishization," fearing these could lead to negative discourse. The guidelines sparked a heated debate online. Some criticized the move, with one X user 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." Meanwhile, others viewed the restrictions as acceptable.

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