Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wu Kong

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Release Date: August 20, 2024

RPG, TPP, mythology, China, action RPG, soulslike, singleplayer

8.5

Gamepressure

8.2

OpenCritic

97%

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A third-person action game with RPG and soulslike elements, created by the Chinese studio Game Science. Playing as the titular WuKong, we explore a dark fantasy world inspired by Chinese mythology. Our character uses mainly his staff and gradually becomes stronger.

guide

Last Update: August 20, 2024

Black Myth Wukong Guide

Black Myth Wukong guide is the best tips for getting started, for combat, character development and equipment. We describe boss fights, best weapons, builds, finds, hardware requirements, language versions, controls.

Black Myth Wukong Guide
Black Myth Wukong Guide
Review

August 22, 2024

Black Myth: Wukong Review: Monkey Magic

Despite its soulslike elements, Black Myth: Wukong feels accessible, looks amazing, and gives you plenty of ways to play it to your liking. It’s not perfect, but it is a game you should try.

Black Myth: Wukong Review: Monkey Magic
8.5
Black Myth: Wukong Review: Monkey Magic

Videos and Screens

[0:47] Black Myth: Wukong - Nvidia DLSS 4 Trailer

[2:00] Black Myth: Wukong Black Myth Wukong Launch Trailer - Future Games Show Gamescom 2024

Black Myth: Wukong Summary

Platforms:

PC / Windows

PC / Windows August 20, 2024

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 August 20, 2024

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S TBA

Developer: Game Science

Publisher: Game Science

Age restrictions: 16+

Black Myth: Wukong System Requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 580, 130 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit

Recommended: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce RTX 2060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 5700 XT, 130 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit

Ultra: (4K / RT) Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500, 32 GB RAM, graphic card 16 GB GeForce RTX 4080 Super, 130 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit

Black Myth: Wukong major challenge for Xbox Series S. Devs have problem and they're not hiding it

Black Myth: Wukong major challenge for Xbox Series S. Devs have problem and they're not hiding it

The release of Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox consoles is still nothing certain. Director Feng Ji confirmed that the delay is due to technical problems with the Xbox Series S version.

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TheKirro

January 2, 2025

Black Myth: Wukong major challenge for Xbox Series S. Devs have problem and they're not hiding it
Gamers on Steam chose best games of 2024. Black Myth: Wukong dominates the list

Gamers on Steam chose best games of 2024. Black Myth: Wukong dominates the list

Valve revealed the list of winners of the Steam Awards 2024. Platform users decided that the developers of Black Myth: Wukong will receive the statuette for best game of the year.

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Adrian Werner

January 2, 2025

Gamers on Steam chose best games of 2024. Black Myth: Wukong dominates the list
Steam players spent 15% of their time on new titles - and that's success of 2024 games

Steam players spent 15% of their time on new titles - and that's success of 2024 games

15% of the time spent on new games by Steam users might not seem like much, but it paradoxically highlights how popular the titles released in 2024 have been.

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Jacob Blazewicz

December 20, 2024

Steam players spent 15% of their time on new titles - and that's success of 2024 games
Golden Joystick Awards 2024 Winners. Black Myth: Wukong Wins Most Important Award While Satisfactory Earns Major Recognition

Golden Joystick Awards 2024 Winners. Black Myth: Wukong Wins Most Important Award While Satisfactory Earns Major Recognition

The 2024 Golden Joystick Awards are behind us, and we've learned the winners of all 19 categories and the Ultimate Game of the Year winner.

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Maciej Gaffke

November 21, 2024

Golden Joystick Awards 2024 Winners. Black Myth: Wukong Wins Most Important Award While Satisfactory Earns Major Recognition
Previous Steam Record Was Broken in Less Than a Month. The New One Is Over 38 Million Gamers Playing at the Same Time

Previous Steam Record Was Broken in Less Than a Month. The New One Is Over 38 Million Gamers Playing at the Same Time

Steam is rapidly growing in size. Last weekend, more than 38 million players played on Valve's platform simultaneously for the first time.

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Jacob Blazewicz

September 23, 2024

Previous Steam Record Was Broken in Less Than a Month. The New One Is Over 38 Million Gamers Playing at the Same Time
Black Myth: Wukong Records Extraordinary Sales Success. Devs Set Sights on 30 Million Copies and Confirm DLC Work

Black Myth: Wukong Records Extraordinary Sales Success. Devs Set Sights on 30 Million Copies and Confirm DLC Work

Black Myth: Wukong is recording incredible sales. The developers confirmed that the action RPG will receive an expansion. Its release could take place in 2025.

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Kamil Kleszyk

September 17, 2024

Black Myth: Wukong Records Extraordinary Sales Success. Devs Set Sights on 30 Million Copies and Confirm DLC Work
Hit Action RPG Black Myth: Wukong May Receive 2 Major DLCs. Trilogy Might Be in the Works

Hit Action RPG Black Myth: Wukong May Receive 2 Major DLCs. Trilogy Might Be in the Works

The popular Black Myth: Wukong may be getting two DLCs and a sequel. New rumors related to the hit action RPG from Chinese studio Game Science surfaced online.

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Maciej Gaffke

September 3, 2024

Hit Action RPG Black Myth: Wukong May Receive 2 Major DLCs. Trilogy Might Be in the Works
Will Black Myth Wukong Get Demo in the Future? Answered

Will Black Myth Wukong Get Demo in the Future? Answered

Many players demand Black Myth Wukong demo. Is it possible?

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Damian Gacek

August 23, 2024

Will Black Myth Wukong Get Demo in the Future? Answered
Black Myth Wukong - Mobile (Android, iOS) Release

Black Myth Wukong - Mobile (Android, iOS) Release

Black Myth Wukong is currently available on PC and PS5. From this guide you will learn more about potential Android and iOS ports.

How to

Agnes Adamus

August 23, 2024

Black Myth Wukong - Mobile (Android, iOS) Release
Can You Play Black Myth Wukong Offline, Is Being Online Required

Can You Play Black Myth Wukong Offline, Is Being Online Required

If you wonder whether Black Myth Wukong is one of those singleplayer games which requires being online constantly, you might be interested in checking this article, as here we analyse connectivity requirements for this title.

How to

Aleksander Kartasinski

August 23, 2024

Can You Play Black Myth Wukong Offline, Is Being Online Required