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Black Myth: Wukong is an enthralling soulslike game that reimagines the epic journeys of the legendary Monkey King. Dive into the latest news and developments surrounding this captivating title!

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2025

February 24

⚫︎ Contrary to the notion that Black Myth: Wukong's success is solely attributed to its vast player base in China, new revelations from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi challenge this view. At the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang disclosed that a surprising 30% of the game's players hail from outside China. Launched in 2024, the game not only garnered strong sales and high review scores on Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, cementing its status as a global gaming phenomenon.

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 has been celebrated for its artistic brilliance, securing the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction award at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science extended their gratitude to the judges, their dedicated team, partners, and the supportive player community. Following a well-deserved break in the previous year, the team is now back in full swing, though still enjoying some well-earned 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 unveiled a short film to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake. The film showcases exclusive Black Myth merchandise, ranging from clothing and plush toys to tote bags. The initial stock is now available in Mainland China, with Game Science actively pursuing global partnerships to expand the reach of these products to an international audience.

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. These modes become accessible upon completing the main storyline and offer players the chance to rematch with bosses, some of whom come equipped with new moves and adjustable difficulty settings. Players can earn rare treasures, but these challenges are only available if the corresponding enemies were defeated 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

⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong stormed the gaming world upon its release, achieving a remarkable milestone of 1 million players on Steam within the first hour. By August 19, 2025, its peak player count over a 24-hour period reached an impressive 1,182,305, as reported by SteamDB.

Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Hits 1 Million Players in Less Than an Hour(Game8)

⚫︎ Over the weekend, controversy arose when it was revealed that a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong sent a "Do’s and Don’ts" document to streamers and reviewers. This document outlined restrictions on discussing topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other content deemed likely to provoke "negative discourse." The guidelines sparked a heated online debate, with some expressing disbelief at the restrictions, while others found them acceptable.

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