Dive into the latest updates on Black Myth: Wukong, the soulslike game that reimagines the legendary journeys of the Monkey King. Here's what's new in the world of this acclaimed action RPG!
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Black Myth Wukong News
2025
February 24
⚫︎ Amidst claims that Black Myth: Wukong's success is due to China's large player base, Game Science's co-founder and art director Yang Qi shared new data at the West Lake Art Forum. Surprisingly, 30% of the game's players hail from outside China. Launched in 2024, the game not only saw strong sales and high review scores on 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](80 Level)
February 14
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong has been celebrated for its artistic excellence, winning the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, team, partners, and players. After a well-deserved break last year, the team is back, balancing work 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
⚫︎ Celebrating the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Game Science surprised fans with a short film showcasing exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including apparel, plush toys, and tote bags. Available first in Mainland China, the studio is now looking to partner globally to expand its reach.
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 hit Black Myth: Wukong, introducing two new endgame modes: Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends. These modes, accessible after completing the main game, offer rematches with bosses, some with new moves and difficulty settings. Players can earn rare treasures, but only if they defeated the corresponding enemies during the main storyline.
August 19
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong made a splash upon release, reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour. By August 19, 2025, it achieved 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
⚫︎ Controversy arose over a "Do’s and Don’ts" document sent to streamers and reviewers by a co-publisher, restricting discussions on topics like violence, nudity, and feminism. This sparked online debates, with some criticizing the restrictions while others found them acceptable.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy
