Black Myth: Wukong empowered fellow soulslike devs to become China's first "elite" devs on par with Naughty Dog or Capcom: "The market has been validated"

Snow falls as guards in armor and red highlights wait in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

The Chinese games industry has blown up in the 2020s, with games like Genshin Impact, Infinity Nikki, and Zenless Zone Zero taking the world (and our wallets) by storm. However, last year’s launch of Black Myth: Wukong was a watershed moment for the industry, as it was released to significant acclaim, breaking sales records and picking up Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards.

This success has emboldened other developers, with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers studio Leenzee looking to move past the free-to-play mobile game hits and create a Wukong-level blockbuster of its own.