Black Myth: Wukong Latest Updates

Black Myth: Wukong is an innovative soulslike game that draws inspiration from the legendary journeys of the Monkey King. Dive into the latest updates and news surrounding this captivating title!

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Black Myth Wukong News

2025

February 24

⚫︎ Amidst discussions about the impact of China's large player base on the success of Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi offered new perspectives at the West Lake Art Forum. He revealed that a surprising 30% of the game’s players hail from outside China. Launched in 2024, the game has 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, proving its global appeal.

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 artistic prowess of Black Myth: Wukong was recognized at the D.I.C.E. Awards, where it received the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction award. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, their team, partners, and the supportive player community. After a well-deserved break last year, the team is back at work, still enjoying some downtime.

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

January 15

⚫︎ To celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Game Science surprised fans with a short film. It showcases exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including apparel, plush toys, and tote bags, now available in Mainland China. The studio is eager to expand its reach and is looking for global partners to distribute these products 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 for Black Myth: Wukong introduced two new endgame modes: Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends. These modes become accessible after completing the main game and offer challenging rematches with bosses, some sporting new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, but only if they defeated the corresponding enemies 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 an explosive entry into the gaming scene, reaching 1 million players on Steam within the first hour of its launch. By August 19, 2025, it boasted 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)

⚫︎ Controversy arose over a "Do’s and Don’ts" document sent by a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong to streamers and reviewers. The document listed topics to avoid, such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," to prevent negative discourse. This sparked a debate online, with some users on social media platforms like X expressing disbelief and criticism, while others found the restrictions acceptable.

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