Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 5
20th Aug 2024
20th Aug 2024
- Also Available On
- Tags
- Controller Support
- Official Site
- heishenhua.com
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Reviews
Review Black Myth: Wukong (PS5) - A Spectacularly Creative Action Romp
Shock the monkey
Black Myth: Wukong is, ultimately, a game about boss fights. Tense, dynamic boss fights that'll have you gawking in awe one minute, and potentially spiking your controller the next. This is a challenging action title — a constant push against increasingly complex and deadly opponents, and there are no difficulty settings to fall...
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Black Myth: Wukong News
News Gargantuan Black Myth: Wukong PS5 Patch Massively Improves Performance
Needs space
Black Myth: Wukong, the acclaimed action game from Chinese dev Game Science, is getting a major update later today, 13th October, which will fix bugs and further optimise performance. But you may need to prepare for the update, because it’s a big’un. Here’s what the studio said on X (or Twitter): “Due to differences in file...
News PS5 Sales Sensation Black Myth: Wukong Gets Its First PS Store Discount
King Wukong
When it released last year, Black Myth: Wukong instantly achieved legendary status, selling over 20 million copies in under a month and eventually ending up nominated for Game of the Year. However, despite its breakout success, it’s held onto the same price point since launch, with no deals or price promotions at all. Now, almost a...
News Black Myth: Wukong's Secret PS5 Exclusivity Saga Rages Again
Dev says porting the game to Xbox was "no easy feat"
After a year delay, Black Myth: Wukong will release on Xbox Series X|S on 20th August. This is pertinent because it’s exactly one year after the game originally launched on PS5 and PC, raising questions of “secret” console exclusivity all over again. For those who haven’t been following,...
News Black Myth: Wukong Sold a Humongous Number of Copies on PS5
Woah kong
Black Myth: Wukong may just have been the most important PS5 console exclusive of 2024 – and it wasn’t even supposed to be. While some sections of the media still insist Sony signed a secret deal with developer Game Science to exclude the Xbox Series X|S release, there’s never been any evidence to support the hypothe
Game of the Year Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS5 Games of 2024
As voted by you
The time has come to reveal the top 10 PS5 games of 2024... according to readers of Push Square! Every year, we invite you (and everyone else) to vote for their favourite releases, which results in a top 10 list that both influences our own official Game of the Year rankings, and provides the basis for this very article. Here are...
News Black Myth: Wukong Game Director Confirms There Was No Secret PS5 Exclusivity Deal
Series S to blame for Xbox no-show
One of the stupidest stories of 2024 has been cleared up just a couple of days into the New Year, signalling there may finally be better days ahead of us. Sony was, bizarrely, accused of moneyhatting Chinese gigahit Black Myth: Wukong for its console, after its Xbox relea
News PS5 Pro Update on Its Way to Black Myth: Wukong, Arriving Tomorrow
Builds on previously confirmed PS5 patch
The update bringing a challenge mode, in-game maps, and new armour pieces revealed for Black Myth: Wukong earlier in the week has not actually gone live yet, but it's now received a patch itself to include PS5 Pro support. We now know the update goes live tomorrow, 14th December 2024, and works to improve the...
Poll What Will Win Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024?
There can only be one
We're just hours away from The Game Awards 2024, and so it's time to get your final predictions in. We simply have to ask: which nominee do you think will win the grand prize? Geoff Keighley's annual event has had some very worthy winners over the years. Baldur's Gate 3 — widely considered to be one of the greatest RPGs ever...
News Black Myth: Wukong PS5 Patch Adds Challenge Mode, Maps, Free Armour
Version 1.0.12.16581 available to download soon
Game Science is pushing a new Black Myth: Wukong update for PS5 live today that includes a challenge mode, new in-game maps, and free armour pieces for the popular action title. It'll be rolled out within the next 24 hours, updating the game to version number 1.0.12.16581. The challenge mode takes the...
News Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring DLC in The Game Awards' Fan Vote Final
Along with three gacha heavyweights
Geoff Keighley has announced the finalists of The Game Awards' community vote, and the final five nominees that have made it through two rounds of voting are completely unsurprising. Votes are being collected now until Wednesday, with the nominees being: Black Myth: Wukong Elden Ring: Shadow of the...
Previews
Hands On Black Myth: Wukong PS5 Performance Isn't Perfect, But It's Perfectly Fine
No monkeying around
We've finally got our grubby hands on the PS5 version of Black Myth: Wukong. And while it'll still take us some time to construct a review, we can at least report on the game's PS5 performance, which has become a bit of a concern for potential buyers over the last few days or so. Just to reiterate, PS5 review code was not...
Hands On Black Myth: Wukong Is Brilliant, But We Have PS5 Concerns
Monkeying around
Black Myth: Wukong is easily one of our most anticipated games of the year, and after spending over 10 hours with it, we’re glad to see that our hype is warranted. Game Science’s action RPG, which is steeped in Chinese mythology, is a whirlwind of finely tuned combat and exemplary graphics, but it may have put too many eggs in...
Preview Black Myth: Wukong Could Finally Be the Game Journey to the West Deserves
Monkeying around
Developed by Chinese studio Game Science, Black Myth: Wukong has garnered a lot of attention since its unveiling back in 2020. After years of unbelievable trailers and gameplay footage, it's now just a couple of months away. Such is the excitement around this title that, after emailing the team as soon as we were able about a...
About The Game
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. The story is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
- Explore a Land of Vast Wonders
"A world unseen, where wonders gleam,
And with each stride, a new scene streams."
Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!
As the Destined One, you shall traverse an array of breathtaking and distinctive landscapes from the classic tale, composing an epic of adventure that is seen anew.
- Confront Mighty Foes, Old and New
"Heroic Monkey, might and fame,
Adversaries rise, to test his name."
One of the major highlights of Journey to the West is its diverse cast of adversaries, each with their unique strengths.
As the Destined One, you will encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.
- Temper Your Mastery of Varied Spells
"Spells unbound, talents in play,
Unleashed abilities seize the day."
Spells, transformations, and magic vessels of all manifestations, in which some counteract while others amplify, have long been iconic combat elements of Chinese mythology.
As the Destined One, aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find a winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
- Discover Heartfelt Tales Behind Every Facade
"Within all souls, both wild and tame,
There thrives a tale of life's fierce flame."
Beneath the ferocity and craftiness of your foes lies an engaging tapestry of their origins, personalities, and motivations waiting to be revealed.
As the Destined One, you will uncover the stories behind a variety of characters, delving beyond your battles with them to taste the love, hate, greed, and fury they once held and still carry within.
Comments 1
Alright, having learned a good bit of Journey to the West, I'm actually excited and curious to see how this will go. Add this to my list chief
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