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Black Myth: Wukong is a soulslike game that brings the epic tales of the legendary Monkey King to life. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about the game!

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2025

February 24

⚫︎ Despite some critics attributing Black Myth: Wukong's success to its vast Chinese player base, insights from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi challenge this notion. At the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang shared that 30% of the game’s players are from outside China, a surprising statistic for the development team. Launched in 2024, the game has garnered strong sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic, and even clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, cementing its status as a global hit.

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 art direction, 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 for their support. Following a well-deserved break last year, the team is now back to work, balancing productivity with 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 celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Game Science surprised fans with a short film featuring exclusive Black Myth merchandise. The merchandise, including clothing, plush toys, and tote bags, is available in Mainland China, with plans to expand distribution globally through international partnerships.

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 major update for Black Myth: Wukong introduced two new endgame modes, Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends, accessible after completing the main game. These modes allow players to rematch bosses, some with new moves and adjustable difficulty, offering rare treasures as rewards. The challenges are only available if the corresponding enemies were defeated in 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 release, reaching 1 million players on Steam within an hour. As of August 19, 2025, the game's 24-hour peak player count was an impressive 1,182,305, according to SteamDB.

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

⚫︎ Controversy arose over the weekend when it was revealed that a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong distributed a "Do’s and Don’ts" document to streamers and reviewers. The document advised against discussing topics such as violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, and fetishization, aiming to avoid "negative discourse." This sparked a debate online, with some criticizing the restrictions as overly controlling, while others saw them as standard practice.

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