Dive into the latest updates on Black Myth: Wukong, the soulslike game inspired by the legendary journeys of the Monkey King! From global player statistics to new game modes and exclusive merchandise, here's what's happening with this acclaimed action RPG.
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Black Myth Wukong News
2025
February 24
⚫︎ Amidst debates about whether Black Myth: Wukong's success stems primarily from its vast Chinese player base, Game Science's co-founder and art director, Yang Qi, provided new insights at the West Lake Art Forum. Yang disclosed that a surprising 30% of the game's player base hails from outside China. Launched in 2024, the game not only achieved stellar sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards. This global recognition solidifies Black Myth: Wukong's status as a universally acclaimed title.
Read more: 30% of Black Myth: Wukong Players Aren't From China, the Game's Art Director Says
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February 14
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong has been celebrated for its artistic excellence, earning the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, team members, partners, and the player community for their support. After a well-deserved break in the previous year, the team is now back in full swing, albeit 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 a delightful surprise, Game Science released a short film to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, featuring exclusive Black Myth: Wukong merchandise. The collection includes clothing, plush toys, and tote bags, available initially in Mainland China. The studio is actively seeking global partners to extend the reach of these products to international fans.
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. These modes become accessible upon completing the main game, offering players the chance to rematch bosses with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. The rewards include rare treasures, but these challenges are only available if the respective enemies were previously 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 made a monumental impact upon release, reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour. As of August 19, 2025, the game's 24-hour peak player count reached 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 when a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong issued a "Do’s and Don’ts" document to streamers and reviewers, restricting discussions on sensitive topics such as violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, and fetishization to avoid sparking negative discourse. The guidelines sparked online debates, with some criticizing the restrictions as overly cautious, while others saw them as reasonable measures to maintain the game's image.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)
