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Original art shows Black Myth Wukong character designs in stunning detail

Qi Yang's painterly illustrations highlight the strength of the game's characters.

Creative Bloq

Black Myth: Wukong developers say optimizing for the Xbox Series S "would take years," begging the question if the blockbuster action game will ever come to Xbox

Windows Central

'Black Myth: Wukong' Producer Looks Upset About Losing Game of the Year at The Game Awards

The producer of Black Myth: Wukong took to social media to share his thoughts about his game not winning

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Black Myth: Wukong boss is bummed out about not winning Game of the Year at The Game Awards, but has high hopes for the future of the Chinese game industry

Game Science really wanted to win top honors at the 2024 Game Awards.

PC Gamer

Black Myth: Wukong's Beth Park says AI removes the "human, chaotic emotion" from game performances

The BAFTA Breakthrough creative speaks out.

Creative Bloq

Black Myth: Wukong is your Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024

It's an astonishing console debut for Game Science

GamesRadar

'Black Myth: Wukong' Equipment Guide: Best Gourds & Where To Find Them

This equipment guide for Black Myth: Wukong helps players learn about some of the best gourds available in the game and how to get them.

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer plays coy about Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been asked about whether or not Xbox players will get to play Black Myth: Wukong.

Windows Central

Black Myth: Wukong' Dev Game Science Confirms Release Date of Physical Copies for PlayStation 5

The physical edition for Black Myth: Wukong on the PlayStation 5 is confirmed to be coming out on Dec. 12, 2024.

Player One

The Black Myth: Wukong physical release is coming "very soon"

The PS5 physical edition of Black Myth: Wukong is on the horizon.

TechRadar

'Black Myth: Wukong' Dev Announces Physical PS5 Editions Will be Available 'Very Soon'

Game Science announced that the physical copies for the PlayStation 5 editions of Black Myth: Wukong will be available "very soon."

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The Most Surprising RPG of the Year May Have Just Disrupted The Global Economy

Black Myth, China’s gaming blockbuster may be driving a critical shift in the global balance of technological power — through chip sales.

Inverse

Black Myth: Wukong – how China’s gaming revolution is fueling its tech power

It may sound far-fetched, but the future of global technology supremacy could hinge on a video game.

The Conversation

Black Myth: Wukong reportedly cost around $43 million to make – and this $60 action RPG has now sold over 20 million copies across PC and PS5

It far outsold its costs in just a month

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Al Jazeera

Black Myth: Wukong – Why the Chinese game is taking the world by storm

The game sold more than 10 million copies within three days, becoming the most successful Chinese game of all time.

The Independent UK

A blockbuster Chinese video game sparks debate on sexism in the nation’s gaming industry

A blockbuster new Chinese video game is smashing records

PC Gamer

Black Myth: Wukong would feel a lot more epic if it didn't keep faking scale so poorly

The Monkey King's realm is plagued with invisible walls.

Player One

'Black Myth: Wukong' DLC Coming? New Bosses, Meditation Spots May 'Spur a Fresh Flurry of Sales'

Game Science talked about the expected DLC for Black Myth: Wukong that could add new bosses, new meditation spots, and a lot of other features.

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After selling 18 million copies to players with an average 27-hour playtime, Black Myth: Wukong is still on track to outpace Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy

And developer Game Science is reportedly working on an expansion

Evening Standard

Black Myth Wukong sells 18 million copies, becoming one of the fastest-selling games ever

How the dark fantasy RPG ranks among the bestselling video games of all time — and DLC details revealed

The Guardian - UK

How Black Myth: Wukong put China’s games industry under the microscope

In this week’s newsletter: Fuelled by a backdrop of sexist culture, alarming censorship guidelines and ‘anti-woke’ ire, the summer’s biggest hit has become a lightning rod in the video game culture wars

Windows Central

Report: Black Myth Wukong may have a secret exclusivity deal with PlayStation, preventing an Xbox release

Black Myth: Wukong has yet to launch on Xbox Series X|S consoles, but new reports indicate an exclusivity agreement with PlayStation is the reason why.

The Guardian - AU

Hit game Black Myth: Wukong faces backlash after telling players not to discuss ‘feminist propaganda’

Streamers were given list of topics to avoid also including news and politics, Covid-19 and China’s game industry

The Guardian - UK

Black Myth: Wukong review – a fantastically exciting action game

Prior to this release, few would have heard of Chinese developer Game Science, but the studio has produced a totally original epic

PC Gamer

Black Myth: Wukong developer GameScience had to grow into a AAA powerhouse to bring its vision of Journey to the West to life

GameScience talks about delivering on the promise of Black Myth's viral first video, and making it approachable to English audiences.

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