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Black Myth Wukong News
2025
February 24
⚫︎ Despite some attributing Black Myth: Wukong’s success to its large Chinese player base, Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi shed new light on this at the West Lake Art Forum. Yang disclosed that a surprising 30% of the game's players hail from outside China. Launched in 2024, the game 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, proving its global appeal.
Read more: 30% of Black Myth: Wukong Players Aren't From China, the Game's Art Director Says
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February 14
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong was celebrated at the D.I.C.E. Awards, winning the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, their team, partners, and the player community. Following a well-deserved break last year, the team is now back at work, balancing productivity with some much-needed downtime.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Wins Outstanding Art Direction Award at D.I.C.E. Awards (Official Game Science Twitter)
January 15
⚫︎ In a delightful surprise, Game Science released a short film to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake. The film showcases exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including clothing, plush toys, and tote bags. The first batch is available in Mainland China, with the studio looking to partner globally to expand distribution.
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 significant update for Black Myth: Wukong introduced two new endgame modes: Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends, accessible after completing the main game. These modes allow players to rematch bosses with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels, offering rare treasures as rewards. However, these challenges are contingent on defeating the corresponding enemies during the main storyline.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong's big new patch adds shrine challenges, a 'chart to chart the journeyer's journey' (EuroGamer)
August 19
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong made a spectacular entry into the gaming scene, reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour of its launch. By August 19, 2025, it boasted a 24-hour peak player count of 1,182,305, as reported by SteamDB.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Hits 1 Million Players in Less Than an Hour (Game8)
⚫︎ Controversy arose over the weekend when it was revealed that a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong sent streamers and reviewers a "Do’s and Don’ts" document. This document restricted discussions on topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other potentially controversial content. The guidelines sparked a debate online, with some criticizing the restrictions while others found them acceptable.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)
