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Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG that reimagines the legendary journeys of the Monkey King in a soulslike setting. Dive into the latest updates and news about this acclaimed game!

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2025

February 24

⚫︎ Despite some critics attributing the success of Black Myth: Wukong to its large player base in China, new data from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi suggests a broader appeal. At the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang disclosed that 30% of the game's players are from outside China—a figure that caught the development team by surprise. Launched in 2024, the game not only garnered strong sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards. This demonstrates Black Myth: Wukong's global recognition and 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 awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude towards the judges, team members, partners, and players for their support. After a well-deserved break in the previous year, the team is back at work, blending productivity with occasional downtime.

Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Wins Outstanding Art Direction Award at D.I.C.E. Awards (Official Game Science Twitter)

January 15

⚫︎ In celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Game Science surprised fans with a short film showcasing exclusive Black Myth: Wukong merchandise, including clothing, plush toys, and tote bags. The first batch is available in Mainland China, with the studio actively seeking global partners 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—available after completing the main story. These modes offer rematches with bosses, some featuring new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, but these challenges are only accessible if the corresponding enemies were defeated in 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 massive impact upon its launch, reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour. As of August 19, 2025, the game's 24-hour peak player count was 1,182,305, according to SteamDB.

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

⚫︎ Over the weekend, controversy arose when a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong distributed a "Do’s and Don’ts" document to streamers and reviewers, limiting discussions on topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other potentially contentious issues. This sparked a debate online, with some questioning the guidelines, while others saw them as unproblematic.

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