Summary
The promising action RPG titleBlack Myth: Wukonghas officially gone gold a few weeks before it is set to launch. Published and developed by Chinese studio Game Science and based on the classic novelJourney to the West,Black Myth: Wukongwill put players in the role of a monkey-like warrior known as the Destined One, who is tasked with traveling the land and battling monsters using his trusty bo staff and mystical powers.Black Myth: Wukongwas first announced back in 2020, with various trailers and new information being released over the past few years in the build-up to its eventual launch.
Black Myth: Wukongwould finally get an official release date of August 20 during WeGame 2024 in May. While the Xbox version of the game would later be delayed to a still-unknown date due to optimization issues, PS5 and Windows owners will soon get the chance to dive intoBlack Myth: Wukong’s Soulslike combat, seamless animal transformations, and fast-paced boss battles.
The nearly four-year-long wait forBlack Myth: Wukongis almost over, and the game’s official Twitter account just posted an update stating that it has officially gone gold. For the uninitiated,“going gold” means that all development work is completeand the title in question is ready to be released. The message also revealed that a newBlack Myth: Wukongtrailer will be released on August 8 at 10 AM Beijing time (10 PM Eastern Time, 7 PM Pacific). The developers thanked players for their patience duringBlack Myth: Wukong’s long development cycle and expressed hope that everyone will be able to experience the game without spoilers.
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So far, excitement forBlack Myth: Wukongis quite high, with the game being one of the most-wishlisted titles on Steam since May.Previews forBlack Myth: Wukonghave also been promising, with much praise going toward its blistering combat, plethora of unlockable attacks and transformations, and impressive visual style.
At this moment,Black Myth: Wukongis available to pre-order, with a wealth of different versions that offer special collectibles and in-game bonuses, though not all of them are available for every platform. It is also worth repeating that the Xbox version of the game won’t be ready to release on August 20, but the recent announcement ofBlack Myth: Wukonggoing gold means that PS5 and PC owners won’t have to wait too much longer to experience this interesting,Journey to the West-inspired fable.
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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.
