Is Black Myth WuKong coming to PS4 and Xbox One? 

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Black Myth Wukong is releasing on August 20 (Image via Game Science)

The upcoming release of Black Myth Wukong has the gaming community excited, as it is the biggest souls-like coming out this year. The success of Elden Ring two years ago reignited the love of challenging RPGs for many gamers, who are now looking forward to the release of the title. Game Science has large shoes to fill, as players are expecting a top-notch souls-like experience.

That being said, fans are curious about the platforms on which Black Myth Wukong will be launched. Some have noticed that the game will be released for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, but there is no mention of previous-gen consoles. Unfortunately, Black Myth Wukong is not coming to the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.

Note: Aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinions.


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A brief overview of Black Myth Wukong

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Black Myth Wukong is a souls-like RPG inspired by Chinese mythology, which will hit store shelves on August 20, 2024. The game takes place in a fantasy world and will have you step into Sun Wukong's shoes, embarking on an adventure while exploring beautiful landscapes. With the power of current-gen consoles and deeply structured RPG mechanics, the game is expected to impress.


The question of PS4 and Xbox One

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The game is being developed by Game Science, who have announced that it will release on PC and current-gen consoles, such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. There has been no official mention of last-gen ports for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in any promotional material or trailers. This indicates that this year's most anticipated title will not be available on last-gen hardware.

However, what could the reason be for skipping the last-gen consoles? Here are a few possibilities that come to mind:

  • Technical limitations: PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are 10-year-old consoles, which means they don't possess powerful enough hardware to support the visual fidelity Black Myth Wukong is aiming for.
  • Reaching its full potential: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S are current-gen consoles that offer the developers more power to exploit. This allows them to make the game reach its full potential by pushing the consoles to their limits.
  • Time to abandon the past: The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles have been around for over 10 years. They have provided players with incredible games over the years, but with the new consoles out, it's time for them to retire.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Black Myth Wukong will not be available on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. A release on the last-gen hardware will only prevent the game from achieving its full potential on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. This will also make upgrading to the current-gen consoles meaningless, as the game will still be available to play on last-gen hardware.

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Edited by Shraman Mitra
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