Summary
Just a few days after the game’s original release,Black Myth: Wukongalready has a lightsaber mod. Most games involving complex melee combat eventually receive the lightsaber treatment, but it hasn’t taken long forBlack Myth: Wukongfans to include the iconicStar Warsweapon in Game Science’s new title.
Black Myth: Wukonghas already become one of the surprise hits of the year. While gameplay for Game Science’s action RPG looked solid, few expected the game to immediately blow up like it has.It immediately became the single-player game with the highest number of concurrent players ever on Steam, and in the days since,Black Myth: Wukonghas already sold over 10 million copiesglobally. Inspired by the classic Chinese novelJourney to the West,Black Myth: Wukonglives up to all expectations, delving into a unique world filled with incredible monsters to defeat.
The mod, simply titled “Double Bladed Lightsaber,” can be found onNexus Modsfrom user norskpl. It does exactly what it says on the tin, replacing Sun Wukong’s weapons in-game with the iconicStar Warslightsaber. Considering how new the game is, it’s impressive how good this looks in-game, and while it doesn’t quite make sense lore-wise, it’s still awesome to see it in action. There are several different color options, so players aren’t locked into just one, either. As of right now, there are two options for the mod. The first replaces all of Sun Wukong’s weapons, while the second is a replacement for the Bronzecloud Staff, which is received by purchasing theDeluxe Edition ofBlack Myth: Wukong.
Black Myth: Wukong Lightsaber Mod Adds Star Wars Crossover
According to the creator, “Double Bladed Lightsaber” isn’t currently compatible with the “Enhanced Wukong Visuals” mod, so players must choose between the two at the moment. It’s early days, butseeing how big of a modding communityBlack Myth: Wukongcultivates will be interesting. Thebiggest modding communities often center around Bethesda games, with a few exceptions capturing the attention of talented modders. Let’s see ifBlack Myth: Wukongcan become one of them.
In the wake ofBlack Myth: Wukong’s success, it will be interesting to see how developer Game Science reacts. The studio has yet to confirm any future DLC plans for the game, which is no surprise given how quickly the success has come.Black Myth: Wukongis still unavailable on Xbox consoles, and completing that is likely to remain a priority for the developer.
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Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and 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.As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.Aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find the winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
