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⚫︎ Despite some critics attributing the success of Black Myth: Wukong to its large player base in China, new insights from Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi suggest a more diverse audience. At the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art, Yang revealed that 30% of the game's players are from outside China, a surprising statistic for the development team. Launched in 2024, the action RPG not only saw strong sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, solidifying its status as a standout title globally.
Read more: [30% of Black Myth: Wukong Players Aren't From China, the Game's Art Director Says](80 Level)
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong received the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction award at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Game Science expressed gratitude towards the judges, team, partners, and players for their support. Following a well-deserved break last year, the team is now back at work, with plans for more downtime to keep creativity flowing.
Read more: [Black Myth: Wukong Wins Outstanding Art Direction Award at D.I.C.E. Awards](Official Game Science Twitter)
⚫︎ In celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Game Science surprised fans with a short film showcasing exclusive Black Myth: Wukong merchandise, including clothing, plush toys, and tote bags. The first batch is available in Mainland China, and the studio is actively seeking global partners to expand distribution and reach international fans.
Read more: [Black Myth: Wukong Devs Release a Surprise Short Film for the 2025 Lunar New Year](Official Game Science Twitter)
⚫︎ A major update for Black Myth: Wukong introduced two new endgame modes, "Return of Rivals" and "Gauntlet of Legends," available after completing the main game. These modes allow players to rematch bosses with new moves and adjustable difficulty levels, offering rare treasures as rewards. The challenges are only accessible if the corresponding enemies were defeated during the main storyline.
⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong stormed the gaming world, reaching 1 million players on Steam within an hour of its launch. Its 24-hour peak player count hit 1,182,305, according to SteamDB, showcasing its immense popularity.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Hits 1 Million Players in Less Than an Hour
⚫︎ Over the weekend, controversy arose as a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong sent streamers and reviewers a "Do’s and Don’ts" document, restricting discussion on sensitive topics like violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, and fetishization to avoid negative discourse. The guidelines sparked debate online, with some seeing them as overly restrictive, while others found them reasonable.
Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy
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