Black Myth: Wukong, a third-person ARPG about Chinese mythology, is coming soon. Read on to learn about its story, gameplay, and our first impressions.
Everything We Know About Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong Story Plot
Black Myth: Wukong’s story is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. It follows Wukong, the monkey king, as he explores breathtaking landscapes and overcomes perilous challenges ahead to uncover the truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend. As the famed and heroic monkey, adversaries will arise to test their own might against yours. You’ll encounter other mythological beings and uncover the stories behind them, feeling the love, hate, greed, or fury they once had and still carry with them.
Black Myth: Wukong Gameplay
From the gameplay footage the game has showcased, it looks a lot like a soulslike game, where you fight large and dangerous beings from a third-person POV and rely on dodging, blocking, or parrying powerful attacks to stay alive. According to the game’s official description, you’ll have access to different spells, transformations, weapons, and equipment, which you can experiment with to find a combination that suits your playstyle.
Black Myth: Wukong Trailer
Black Myth: Wukong Official Trailer - gamescom 2023
The trailer opens with a headless man playing traditional Chinese music and shows a couple of Black Myth: Wukong’s creepy-looking enemy units. Combat is shown, showcasing the game’s flashy combat system.
Black Myth: WuKong - Official WeGame Event Trailer
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2885MU3CMCk]
A new trailer for the game premiered at the WeGame Event, showcasing all new visuals, cutscenes, and gameplay from the upcoming Chinese mythology epic. The footage reveals various enemies, including a massive centipede and a flying creature. We see Wukong engaging in combat with his staff, the Ruyi Jingu Bang, employing creative techniques like spinning around it to strike multiple foes or using it to launch himself to hard-to-reach locations. The trailer concludes with Wukong discovering a golden crown on the ground and holding it, which appears to be the headband he must wear until he achieves Buddhahood.
Black Myth: Wukong Product Information
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| Title | BLACK MYTH: WUKONG |
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| Release Date | August 20, 2024 |
| Developer | Game Science |
| Publisher | Game Science |
| Supported Platforms | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Genre | Action RPG, Soulslike, Adventure |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| ESRB Rating | IARC 16+ |
| Official Website | Black Myth Wukong Website |
