Summary
- Black Myth: Wukong is already a surprise hit with over 10 million copies sold globally.
- Lightsaber mod for the game allows players to replace weapons with the iconic Star Wars weapon.
- The mod creator advises that the lightsaber mod isn't compatible with the "Enhanced Wukong Visuals" mod.
Just a few days after the game's original release, Black Myth: Wukong already has a lightsaber mod. Most games involving complex melee combat eventually receive the lightsaber treatment, but it hasn't taken long for Black Myth: Wukong fans to include the iconic Star Wars weapon in Game Science's new title.
Black Myth: Wukong has already become one of the surprise hits of the year. While gameplay for Game Science's action RPG looked solid, few expected the game to immediately blow up like it has. It immediately became the single-player game with the highest number of concurrent players ever on Steam, and in the days since, Black Myth: Wukong has already sold over 10 million copies globally. Inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, Black Myth: Wukong lives up to all expectations, delving into a unique world filled with incredible monsters to defeat.
Black Myth: Wukong Wears Its God of War Influences on Its Sleeve
Black Myth: Wukong unashamedly wears its God of War influences on its sleeve in its combat and exploration animations, as well as its gear system.
The mod, simply titled "Double Bladed Lightsaber," can be found on Nexus Mods from user norskpl. It does exactly what it says on the tin, replacing Sun Wukong's weapons in-game with the iconic Star Wars lightsaber. Considering how new the game is, it's impressive how good this looks in-game, and while it doesn't quite make sense lore-wise, it's still awesome to see it in action. There are several different color options, so players aren't locked into just one, either. As of right now, there are two options for the mod. The first replaces all of Sun Wukong's weapons, while the second is a replacement for the Bronzecloud Staff, which is received by purchasing the Deluxe Edition of Black Myth: Wukong.
Black Myth: Wukong Lightsaber Mod Adds Star Wars Crossover
According to the creator, "Double Bladed Lightsaber" isn't currently compatible with the "Enhanced Wukong Visuals" mod, so players must choose between the two at the moment. It's early days, but seeing how big of a modding community Black Myth: Wukong cultivates will be interesting. The biggest modding communities often center around Bethesda games, with a few exceptions capturing the attention of talented modders. Let's see if Black Myth: Wukong can become one of them.
In the wake of Black Myth: Wukong's success, it will be interesting to see how developer Game Science reacts. The studio has yet to confirm any future DLC plans for the game, which is no surprise given how quickly the success has come. Black Myth: Wukong is still unavailable on Xbox consoles, and completing that is likely to remain a priority for the developer.
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
