Black Myth: Wukong Latest Updates

Black Myth: Wukong is a soulslike take on the world-famous historical journeys of the legendary Monkey King! Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!

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Black Myth Wukong News

2025

February 24

⚫︎ Despite some criticism attributing Black Myth: Wukong's success primarily to its large player base in China, new insights from Game Science's co-founder and art director, Yang Qi, suggest a different story. Speaking at the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang revealed that a surprising 30% of the game's players hail from outside China. Released in 2024, the action RPG not only achieved strong sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, cementing its status as a globally 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 Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Developer Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, their team, partners, and the player community for their continued support. After a much-needed break last year, the team is back at work, though still enjoying some well-deserved 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 unveiled 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 under the studio’s official brand. The first batch is now accessible in Mainland China, with Game Science actively seeking global partners to expand distribution and bring 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 major update for Black Myth: Wukong has introduced two new endgame modes—Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends—available after completing the main game. These modes allow players to rematch previous bosses, some with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, though the challenges are only accessible if the respective enemies were defeated during 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

⚫︎ The eagerly awaited Chinese action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong, has made a significant impact in the gaming community, reaching 1 million players on Steam within an hour of its launch. As of August 19, 2025, its peak player count over 24 hours reached an impressive 1,182,305, according to SteamDB.

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

⚫︎ Over the weekend, it was reported that a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong distributed a "Do’s and Don’ts" document to streamers and reviewers, outlining restrictions on discussing topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other content that might provoke "negative discourse." This move sparked a lively debate online. While some criticized the guidelines as overly restrictive, others saw no issue with them.

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