Black Myth: Wukong Latest Updates

Black Myth: Wukong is an enthralling soulslike game inspired by the legendary journeys of the Monkey King, a figure deeply rooted in world-famous historical tales. Dive into the latest updates and news about this captivating game!

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Black Myth Wukong News

2025

February 24

⚫︎ Addressing concerns about the game's success being attributed solely to China's vast player base, Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi shared enlightening data at the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art. Yang revealed that a surprising 30% of Black Myth: Wukong's players hail from outside China. Launched in 2024, the game has not only enjoyed strong sales and stellar review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, marking it as a globally recognized action RPG.

Read more: 30% of Black Myth: Wukong Players Aren't From China, the Game's Art Director Says
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February 14

⚫︎ The creative brilliance behind Black Myth: Wukong was recognized at the D.I.C.E. Awards, where the game won the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction. Game Science expressed gratitude towards the judges, team members, partners, and the dedicated player community. Following a well-deserved break last year, the team is now back at work, 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 for fans, 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 available from the studio’s official brand. The first batch is currently available in Mainland China, with Game Science actively pursuing global partnerships to expand the merchandise's reach internationally.

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 enriched Black Myth: Wukong with two new endgame modes—Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends—accessible after completing the main storyline. These modes offer thrilling rematches with bosses, some boasting new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, but these challenges are contingent upon defeating the corresponding 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

⚫︎ The much-anticipated Chinese action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong, made a phenomenal debut, reaching 1 million players on Steam in just one hour after launch. 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(Game8)

⚫︎ Over the weekend, a controversy erupted when it was revealed that a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong sent streamers and reviewers a "Do’s and Don’ts" document. This guide restricted discussions on topics such as “violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization,” and other potentially controversial content. The move sparked a heated debate online, with some criticizing the restrictions, while others found them unproblematic.

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