Welcome gaming enthusiasts to this exciting new blog where we will talk about the new sensation in the world of video games! You guessed it right it is Black Myth: Wukong! This Chinese video game quickly surpassed expectations, becoming a favorite within 24 hours of release. With over 10 million copies sold in just three days, Black Myth: Wukong has become China’s most successful video game to date.
According to websites like Game World Observer, and OpenCritic, Black Myth: Wukong’s revenue has surpassed the 1 Billion dollar mark on Steam alone and is gaining popularity in other regions like the US and Hong Kong, apart from China. But this is just the beginning and many more milestones are appearing to be held by Black Myth: Wukong in the next few months.
This blog discusses everything about this astonishing piece of art and how it has managed to blow everyone’s mind in such a short period. Without any further ado let’s jump straight to the insights!
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Game Science Interactive Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese video game company that is responsible for making the exceptional Black Myth: Wukong. This 3D game has become a cultural phenomenon within a few days of its release on 19 August 2024. Game Science Studio came into existence in 2014 and since then Black Myth: Wukong is the second game that they brought to the public.
Former Tencent Holdings game designer Feng Ji founded Game Science in 2014 in Shenzhen, China, with a mission to revolutionize video games. Patience being its ally, Game Science took six to seven years to optimize every aspect of the Black Myth: Wukong’s visual performance, including character modeling, lighting effects, and environment rendering.
After 2 years of Game Science coming into play, in 2016 the studio created its first-ever game Art of War: Red Tides. Being a multiplayer game based on strategy, this allows you and other players from across different nations on this platform to fight against each other. The game sure made a special place in the hearts of gaming enthusiasts.
Soon after the success of Art of War: Red Tides, Feng Ji and his exceptional team at Game Science decided to go beyond everyone’s imagination and started working on Black Myth: Wukong. Today, the hard work and persistence of everyone present at Game Science Studios finally paid off as the game has become everyone’s favorite in no time.
Let’s talk about the reasons that made Wukong the most popular game of all time in the history of China:
Popularly known as the Monkey King in China and the cultural icon and literary figure, Sun Wukong is known to be born from a stone and is the main character of the 16th-century Chinese novel ‘Journey to the West’. The story of Sun Wukong is all about the courage and strength to pursue freedom. The character and his story inspired people throughout many years and since then the story of Money King and his bravery has been portrayed many times in novels like Journey to the West and the movie series with the same name.
Besides the inspiration that brought Wukong to life, the developers and makers of this game also deserve equal applause. Where on the one hand we go on a 40 hour’s journey to find the ancient artifacts as Monkey King, the main protagonist of the game, and explore the jaw-dropping game environment. On the other hand, while we experience the mind-bending fight sequences, in the eye-striking atmosphere, we suddenly realize the little flaws that could have been improved or looked upon to make Black Myth: Wukong, the game of the century.
The lack of dialogue for the protagonist and limited backstory for side characters can make it difficult for players to connect with them. Unlike the way the moon has scars and enhances its beauty by 10 times, the journey of Monkey King deserved perfection in these areas as well with the time they took to create it. In short, the game is a masterpiece in almost every area of design and the mechanics the game has been integrated with.
The official marketing partner of Game Science Studios, GroupM agency successfully ran the marketing for Black Myth: Wukong for decades and took the hype of the game to the next level. The very widespread global network of GroupM agency spread the knowledge about the game to a global audience.
The first official trailer of Black Myth: Wukong was released three years ago and made people curious about the game after witnessing the exceptional graphics and the legend of Monkey King after so many years. GroupM also made sure to promote the game across nine different languages and multiple markets in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
Eventually, all of this coming together took the hype for the game on international grounds, catering to a new fan following from across continents. This portrays that the love for video games is not limited to anything and can even cross borders and reach people with different cultures if done in the right way.
Ever heard of Jiang Ziya? If you claim to be a Chinese Mythology enthusiast, then you surely must have. Since Black Myth: Wukong’s massive global success, Game Science is rumored to bring another Chinese Mythological Character to life, yes you guessed it right, Jiang Ziya.
A sequel, Black Myth: Jiang Ziya, is expected to be Game Science’s next sensation after its current title. Not just Ziya, the game is expected to bring in more Chinese legends like Bull King, Jade Emperor, Nezha, and more.
One of the Best Reviews from Google:
“A Stunning Action RPG Masterpiece – Black Myth: Wukong Shines on PC and PlayStation 5“
Black Myth: Wukong has been already labeled as the most ambitious game of all time and the reasons would not surprise you at all. The exceptional and never-seen-before graphics everyone witnessed in this game are what grabbed the attention of the users in the first place. The early reviews of the games came out very positive and clearly stated that Black Myth: Wukong has easily become the game of the year.
On the other hand, the overall gaming community and specifically the action game enthusiasts have also approved the game. The YouTube gaming community has always prioritized such games. Through live game streaming and building a community, the players have promoted the game to a whole new level.
Unlike the fans, the critics are not 100% satisfied with the game, and they have found a few flaws in it. However, famous game critics like Game Rant did find the large-scale combats very astonishing in addition to some jaw-dropping areas in the game that were fun to watch. But Game Rant also reported that the game did have some repetitive moments, especially in the combat sequences, and a blunder that was least expected from this masterpiece, the ‘missing map’!
But that’s not it as the lack of objective markers and technical hiccups made the game lose its spark many times. The game was launched for PC and Play Station 5, where the development plans for the Xbox console are also in consideration.
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The PS5 and PC holders were the first ones to get their hands on the magnificent world of Black Myth: Wukong. Users often search for Black Myth: Wukong’s PS5’s physical copy, however, Game Science has only rolled out the online purchase option for the game. According to Push Square, the Physical Edition is in the pipeline and might be rolled out soon.
The game was launched on August 20, 2024, on these platforms whereas, the Xbox Series X/S version is also in the development phase.
Check out the following image to understand the system requirements for Black Myth: Wukong for PC.
Black Myth: Wukong’s engine Unreal 5 has taken the world of video games to a whole new level and the recent milestone is Black Myth: Wukong. The game has gone beyond everyone’s expectations, all thanks to the team of Game Science and Unreal Engine 5. Introducing several groundbreaking features like Nanite Virtualized Geometry and Lumen Global Illumination, Unreal Engine 5 has been pivotal in bringing the Monkey King’s vibrant world to life.
Nanite enabled developers to create astonishing environments and that too without affecting the performance of a high-end game like Black Myth: Wukong. Nanite with its ability to render billions of polygons at a time takes care of the smallest details in the visuals of the game ensuring that the user experience is not compromised at any point.
Known as Unreal Engine 5’s dynamic global illumination system, Lumen ensures that the lighting and shadows of the game are on point. With realistic reflections throughout the game, the players find themselves lost in the world of Monkey King. This feature is known for its efficient art of adjusting the lighting based on the environment and what time of the day is it. The light and shadow contribute to a more immersive experience for the players.
Being visually realistic is not enough and here comes the role of Unreal Engine 5’s Chaos Physics system. It creates a more interactive gameplay environment for the players where objects tend to react naturally when they are interacted with or any environmental factors. Moreover, the conflictive environments in Black Myth: Wukong adds a layer of strategies and excitement to combat situations.
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Ans. Yes! Black Myth: Jiang Ziya is in development and will feature more than 80 types of bosses including Avalokitesvara, Jade Emperor, and many more.
Ans. Game Science Studios spent six years developing Black Myth: Wukong for PC and PlayStation 5, at an estimated cost of $70 million.
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Ans. Currently it is not available on Xbox, but the developers are planning to bring the game on the famous Microsoft gaming console.
