Black Myth: Wukong Latest Updates

Black Myth: Wukong is a soulslike game inspired by the legendary journeys of the Monkey King. Dive into the latest updates and news surrounding this highly acclaimed title!

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Black Myth Wukong News

2025

February 24

⚫︎ Despite some attributing Black Myth: Wukong’s success to its vast Chinese player base, Game Science's co-founder and art director Yang Qi shared new insights at the West Lake Art Forum. He revealed that a surprising 30% of the game's players are from outside China. Launched in 2024, Black Myth: Wukong not only received high praise on 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

⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong has been recognized with the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction award at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, team, partners, and fans, and announced that the team has returned to work after a well-deserved break last year, balancing productivity with relaxation.

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. The film also showcased exclusive Black Myth merchandise, including clothing, plush toys, and tote bags, available initially in Mainland China. The studio is now seeking global partners to expand the reach of these products.

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, accessible after completing the main game. These modes offer rematches with bosses, some featuring new moves and adjustable difficulty levels, with rewards including rare treasures. Players must have defeated these enemies in the main story to access these challenges.

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 an hour of its 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, controversy arose when a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong sent a "Do’s and Don’ts" document to streamers and reviewers, limiting discussions on topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, and fetishization," to avoid negative discourse. This sparked online debate, with opinions split on the appropriateness of these restrictions.

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