Black Myth: Wukong is a new action role-playing game developed by Game Science, which will be released on August 20, 2024. Although many claimed the gameplay seemed similar to a soulslike title, the developers don't think their game falls in that category. The game is a third-person view single-player based on the Chinese novel Journey to the West.
Balck Myth: Wukong Gameplay
Black Myth: Wukong is an action role-playing game where they explore events based on Chinese mythology. Being an action game, there is a thrilling combat system. The main character's primary weapon is a mythical staff called Ruyi Jingu Bang, which can extend or shrink in size. This weapon is based on a same-named staff in the Journey to the West, which was used by Sun Wukong, who is the inspiration behind the game's protagonist. As for the protagonist, he would have a skill tree to
The combat heavily relies on attack stances similar to Ghost of Tsushima. Each stance allows different patterns of light and heavy attacks. Performing light attacks and executing well-timed dodges help in collecting Focus, which can be later spent for heavy attacks if they aren't charged up before. As in most games, sprinting, dodging, or attacking would lower the stamina.
The game also has various spells that consume mana and need to be cooled down before they can be used again. One of the spells allows the protagonist to transform into other beings, who come with their unique move set. The player would unlock new transformations as they progress further in the game.
Black Myth: Wukong has a linear progression. The game has a huge area to explore, where they will come across many shrines that act as save points. As for the game's difficulty, it can't be changed mid-game but remain variable throughout the game.
Black Myth: Wukong Platforms
This action RPG will be released on Windows PC and PlayStation on August 20, 2024. Those on Xbox Series X and Series S would also get to play Black Myth: Wukong, but the game would be released on a later date on these platforms.
Black Myth: Wukong System Requirements
These are the system requirements for playing Black Myth: Wukong on a Windows PC.
Minimum
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
RAM: 16GB
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
Storage: 130GB
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
RAM: 16GB
GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A750
Storage: 130GB
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FAQs On Black Myth: Wukong
A. Black Myth: Wukong will be released on August 20, 2024, on PC and PlayStation 5. Game Science has claimed to release the game on Xbox Series X/S at a later date.
A. Black Myth: Wukong is a premium AAA action RPG for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. There are two versions of the game: Standard and Deluxe. The latter would include the Standard copy of the game along with additional features like exclusive in-game items.
A. Black Myth: Wukong can be downloaded from Steam or Epic Store for Windows PC. Meanwhile, PlayStation and Xbox users can download the game from their respective game stores.
