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Black Myth: Wukong offers a soulslike experience, reimagining the epic adventures of the legendary Monkey King. Stay updated with the latest news and developments on this captivating game!

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2025

February 24

⚫︎ Amidst suggestions that Black Myth: Wukong's success is primarily driven by China's large player base, Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi has shed new light on the game's global appeal. At the West Lake Art Forum, Yang disclosed that a surprising 30% of the game's player base originates 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, cementing its status as a globally recognized action RPG.

Read more: 30% of Black Myth: Wukong Players Aren't From China, the Game's Art Director Says (80 Level)

February 14

⚫︎ The gaming community celebrated Black Myth: Wukong's win for Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude towards the judges, their dedicated team, supportive partners, and enthusiastic players. Following a well-deserved break in the previous year, the team is now back to work, balancing their efforts with much-needed rest.

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 to plush toys and tote bags. Available initially in Mainland China, the studio is eager to partner globally to make these products accessible worldwide.

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 thrilling endgame modes: Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends. These modes, unlocked upon completing the main game, challenge players to rematch bosses, some of whom have new moves and adjustable difficulties. Rewards include rare treasures, contingent on defeating the respective 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

⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong took the gaming world by storm, reaching 1 million players on Steam within an hour of its launch. As of August 19, 2025, the game's 24-hour peak player count hit 1,182,305, as reported by SteamDB.

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

⚫︎ Controversy stirred 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 outlined restrictions on discussing topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other potentially controversial content. The guidelines sparked a range of reactions online, with some criticizing the limitations while others found them reasonable.

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