Summary
- Black Myth: Wukong sold over 10 million copies globally in its first three days.
- Just after launch, the title peaked at 1,443,570 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing records set by popular games like Palworld and Counter-Strike 2 .
- The game is available for PC and PlayStation 5, with an Xbox port on the way.
Black Myth: Wukong sold over 10 million copies in its first three days after release. Inspired by the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West, Black Myth: Wukong has been a huge hit around the world, achieving success both in its native China and in the West.
Originally announced in 2020, Black Myth: Wukong quickly impressed gamers with its graphics and unique style. After several years in development, Black Myth: Wukong was released globally on August 20, with many fans claiming that the title delivered on the expectations it had set, offering an action-packed adventure set in a gorgeous world. This helped the game achieve an impressive number of sales in only its first few days.
Black Myth: Wukong— How To Unlock All Skill Trees
Each skill tree allows Black Myth: Wukong players to improve their abilities.
The title's developer, Game Science, has revealed that the game sold over 10 million copies within its first three days when considering sales across all platforms. That’s a surprisingly high number, considering that this is the first triple-A game developed by the Chinese studio. Previously, Game Science exclusively released mobile games such as 100 Heroes and Art of War: Red Tides, expanding from 13 to around 140 employees to work on its newest project.
Black Myth: Wukong Sells 10 Million Copies In Three Days
Steam’s numbers had already hinted that Black Myth: Wukong would be a huge success from the start. Soon after the game went live, Black Myth: Wukong peaked at 1,443,570 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the all-time numbers of successful titles such as Palworld, Counter-Strike 2, Lost Ark, and Dota 2.
The Journey to the West-inspired game has been met with largely positive reviews from critics and players alike, but it has not been without its share of controversies. Just before launch, content creators received unusual guidelines for streaming Black Myth: Wukong, with the rules being criticized by many online. These guidelines told streamers to avoid talking about topics such as China’s gaming policies, COVID-19, and “feminist propaganda” while streaming the title.
Right now, Black Myth: Wukong is only available for PC and PS5. However, earlier reports indicate that an Xbox version of the game is in the works. At the moment, Black Myth: Wukong does not have an official release date for Xbox, with Game Science offering no hints about when a Series X/S ports would become available.
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
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.
You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.
Aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find the winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 39 hours
