Is Black Myth Wukong open world?

If you are wondering if Black Myth Wukong is an open-world game before you give it a try, unfortunately, it isn't. The game features some open-ended level design: however, that allows you to explore its environment at your own pace before you eventually move on to the next level. However, it is still a linear game, meaning your path is set by the game and you will need to follow it.

Let's take a look at all we know about Black Myth Wukong and its level design that might get you interested even though it does not feature an open world.

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Black Myth Wukong does not have an open world but features exploration elements

The game is quite linear and lacks a traditional open world like other souls-likes, such as Elden Ring (Image via GameScience)

Despite lacking a traditional open-world environment, BM Wukong has a few factors like side quests and exploration that give you overall freedom of progress as you like. It also has a dynamic environment, leading to your surroundings altering based on the various decisions that you make.

Black Myth Wukong's level design is quite linear compared to other action role-playing titles. But GameScience has put in some interesting map designs, allowing you to explore each and every level. Each chapter of the game is fairly large, with fully explorable environments where you can obtain various resources and collectibles.

You will have many alternate paths that will lead you to your objective. You might also discover hidden caves and caverns that will offer interesting secrets like unseen bosses and abilities.

Exploration in games can never do you any wrong, but be careful as some of these areas will contain very challenging foes who can easily take you out. Do not worry about missing out on content in case you are having issues in defeating these enemies. You can always return to these locations later using the Shrines that are located throughout the map.

In short, you can forge your own path as Sun Wukong, but you cannot explore the endgame area at the get-go like most open-world titles. You will still need to take the predetermined path that is set by the game and progress slowly through each level, defeating various bosses.

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You can check out our review of Black Myth Wukong to learn more about the game, including where it excels and where it falls short.