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Black Myth: Wukong offers a thrilling soulslike experience inspired by the legendary journeys of the Monkey King. Keep up with the latest news and developments on this acclaimed action RPG!

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2025

February 24

⚫︎ Amidst claims that Black Myth: Wukong's success is largely attributed to its massive Chinese player base, new insights from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi challenge this notion. Speaking at the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang revealed that 30% of the game's player base comes from outside China. This figure, which reportedly surprised the development team, highlights the game's global appeal. Released in 2024, Black Myth: Wukong has not only achieved strong sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, cementing its status as a standout title.

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 has been recognized with the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, team members, partners, and players for their support. Following a well-deserved break last year, the team is now back at work, with some downtime still in the mix.

Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Wins Outstanding Art Direction Award at D.I.C.E. Awards
(Official Game Science Twitter)

January 15

⚫︎ In celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Game Science surprised fans with a short film featuring exclusive Black Myth merchandise. The offerings include clothing, plush toys, and tote bags from the studio’s official brand. The first batch is available in Mainland China, with the studio actively seeking global partners to expand distribution and bring these products to international audiences.

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 major update for Black Myth: Wukong introduces two new endgame modes: Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends. These modes, unlocked after completing the main game, offer rematches with previous bosses, some with new moves and adjustable difficulty. Players can earn rare treasures, but access to these challenges depends on defeating the corresponding enemies during 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 highly anticipated Chinese action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong, made a spectacular debut, reaching 1 million players on Steam within an hour of its launch. As of August 19, 2025, its 24-hour peak player count stands at 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 sent streamers and reviewers a "Do’s and Don’ts" document. The guidelines restricted discussions on topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other content that might provoke "negative discourse." This sparked a debate online, with one user on X commenting, "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." However, others found the restrictions acceptable.

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