Black Myth: Wukong News & Updates

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Black Myth Wukong News Updates

2025

February 24

　⚫︎　Contrary to claims that Black Myth: Wukong's popularity stems primarily from China's gaming community, Game Science's co-founder and art director Yang Qi shared revealing data. During the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang disclosed that international players constitute 30% of the player base—a statistic that astonished the developers. The 2024 action RPG debuted with impressive sales and critical acclaim on Steam and Metacritic, additionally securing the Players' Voice Award at The Game Awards, cementing its status as a globally significant title.

Further reading: Black Myth: Wukong Art Director Reveals 30% of Players Are International
(80 Level)

February 14

　⚫︎　Black Myth: Wukong clinched the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction honor at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to jurors, collaborators, and fans while confirming the team's return to development after a deserved break—though occasional relaxation remains part of their routine.

Further reading: Black Myth: Wukong Wins Prestigious Art Direction Award
(Official Game Science Twitter)

January 15

　⚫︎　Game Science surprised fans with a Lunar New Year short film marking the Year of the Snake. The video showcases exclusive merchandise like apparel, collectible plushies, and branded totes from their official store. Initial stock launched domestically, with plans underway for worldwide distribution through international partnerships.

Further reading: Lunar New Year Surprise: Black Myth Devs Release Festive Short Film
(Official Game Science Twitter)

2024

December 11

　⚫︎　A substantial Black Myth: Wukong update introduced two post-game modes—Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends—accessible after completing the campaign. These feature enhanced boss encounters with new mechanics and scalable difficulty, offering exclusive loot provided players overcame these foes originally.

Further reading: New Black Myth Update Delivers Challenging Endgame Modes
(EuroGamer)

August 19

　⚫︎　Black Myth: Wukong made gaming history with 1 million simultaneous Steam players within its first hour. SteamDB recorded 1,182,305 peak concurrent players by August 19, 2025.

Further reading: Black Myth: Wukong Shatters Records with 1 Million Launch Players
(Game8)

　⚫︎　Recent reports revealed a Black Myth: Wukong distributor provided content creators with controversial guidelines restricting commentary on sensitive topics like "violence, adult content, feminist narratives," potentially limiting critical discussion.

The document polarized audiences. One X user remarked, "The fact this got approved is astounding—equally shocking is creators accepting these terms silently." Others defended the restrictions as reasonable.

Further reading: Black Myth Review Guidelines Spark Industry Debate
(Game8)