Gamers Accuse Black Myth: Wukong Creators of Deception

Game Science's explanation for Black Myth: Wukong's absence on Xbox Series S—the console's limited 8GB usable RAM—has sparked considerable player skepticism. The studio's president, Yokar-Feng Ji, cited the difficulty of optimizing for such constrained resources, requiring extensive expertise.

However, this justification has been met with doubt. Many players suspect an exclusive deal with Sony is the true reason, while others accuse the developers of insufficient effort, pointing to successful Series S ports of graphically demanding titles.

The timing of the announcement also raises questions. Knowing the Series S specifications since 2020, why is this optimization challenge only emerging now, after years of development? This discrepancy is highlighted by player comments questioning the studio's awareness of the console's limitations, especially given the Xbox release date announcement at The Game Awards 2023.

Player reactions range from outright disbelief to accusations of developer laziness and reliance on an inadequate graphics engine. Comparisons are drawn to successful Series S ports of games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2, further fueling the controversy. The lack of a definitive answer regarding an Xbox Series X|S release only adds to the ongoing uncertainty. The situation remains unresolved, leaving players questioning the validity of Game Science's explanation.