When Black Myth: Wukong was first announced back in 2020, fans around the world marveled at the game's stunning visuals. Since then, the steady stream of information from Game Science – Black Myth's developer – has only increased anticipation for this action-RPG. With the release just around the corner, and the game's spectacularly high bar for visuals firmly set, many fans are eager to learn more about what the rest of the game will offer. Here, we will explore the most frequently asked questions about Black Myth: Wukong, and inform players about what they can expect when the game drops.
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Q: When will Black Myth: Wukong be released?
A; Black Myth: Wukong is set for release on Aug 20, 2024. According to the game's official X account, it will be released at 10:00AM UTC +8, which will mean that players in the US will have access to the game on the evening of August 19th. The exact time will depend on your specific location.
Q: Which platforms will Black Myth: Wukong be available on?
A: Black Myth: Wukong is currently confirmed to be coming to PC and PlayStation 5 on Aug. 20, 2024. Game Science has confirmed that an Xbox version is in the works, but had to be delayed to ensure optimization.
Q: Is Black Myth: Wukong coming to Xbox?
A: Yes, Black Myth: Wukong is going to be released on Xbox Series X/S. Unfortunately, however, it will not be coming on August, 20th, 2024. Game Science announced that the Xbox version is being delayed to ensure proper optimization. There is no set release date currently, but Game Science and Xbox have both assured fans that it is coming.
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Q: Will there be multiple release versions or editions of Black Myth: Wukong?
A; There are currently four different versions of Black Myth: Wukong announced for release. While there is currently no plan for a physical disc release, Game Science has stated that they may consider it in the future. The four versions are as follows:
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Folk Opera Mask
Folk Opera Almsgiving Armor
Folk Opera Leather Bracers
Folk Opera Buskins
Wind Chime
Thunderstone
Gold Sun CrowQ: Will Black Myth: Wukong have a Pre-Order Bonus?
A: Yes, pre-ordering any version of Black Myth: Wukong will earn players the 
Trailblazer's Scarlet Gourd. The developers have stated that this item is also available through in-game progression, but will be available early for those that pre-order.
Q: Will Black Myth: Wukong be available on any subscription services like Xbox Gamepass?
A: While there does not appear to be any information from Game Science that confirms that Black Myth: Wukong will be coming to any subscription services on release, it is possible that this could change in the future. There is currently no release date for the Xbox version of the game, so any details on bringing it to Xbox Gamepass would likely come after that. PlayStation rarely brings games to its services on day one, and it does not look like it will be any different for Black Myth: Wukong.
Q: What are Black Myth: Wukong's PC System Requirements?
A: Black Myth: Wukong has released two sets of System Requirements. The first is a general list of the various performance tiers and what they require. The second list focuses on playing with three distinct levels of Ray Tracing.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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To see an in-depth break-down, check out our full guide on the Black Myth: Wukong system requirements.
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Q: What genre is Black Myth: Wukong? Is it a Soulslike?
A: Black Myth: Wukong is an action-RPG based on the classic Chinese novel A Journey to the West. Fans of the original gameplay video may have assumed the game was a Soulslike, but the promotional material has stayed away from this term. What is clear from the video, is that Black Myth certainly takes some elements of modern Soulslikes, like fast-paced, challenging combat, and waypoints that reset enemies. However, there are several elements that separate it from the extremely popular genre. It seems clear that fans of both genres will find a lot to like in Black Myth: Wukong.
Q: Is Black Myth: Wukong an Open-World game?
A: Black Myth: Wukong does not feature an open-world setting. Instead, players will explore smaller areas with a more linear feel. However, Black Myth does feature a diverse range of environments and enemy types. A smaller, linear world does not appear to mean less variety for players.
Q: Does Black Myth: Wukong feature any Multiplayer elements?
A: Currently, all major listings for Black Myth: Wukong list the game as a single-player-only experience. It is currently unknown whether Game Science plans to bring any multiplayer functionality to the game in the future.
Q: Will Black Myth: Wukong feature any DLC?
A: Game Science has not formally announced any plans for DLC, but that does not mean it never will. They are a relatively small studio, so it seems likely that they will wait to see how the game performs before making any announcements regarding expansions.
Black Myth: Wukong
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 80%
- Released
- August 20, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Game Science
- Publisher(s)
- Game Science
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
