Summary
Black Myth: Wukongsold over 10 million copies in its first three days after release. Inspired by the 16th-century Chinese novelJourney to the West,Black Myth: Wukonghas been a huge hit around the world, achieving success both in its native China and in the West.
Originally announced in 2020,Black Myth: Wukongquickly impressed gamers with its graphics and unique style. After several years in development,Black Myth: Wukongwas released globally on August 20, with many fans claiming that the title delivered on the expectations it had set, offering an action-packed adventure set in a gorgeous world. This helped the game achieve an impressive number of sales in only its first few days.
The title’s developer, Game Science, has revealed that the game sold over 10 million copies within its first three days when considering sales across all platforms. That’s a surprisingly high number, considering that this is the first triple-A game developed by the Chinese studio. Previously, Game Science exclusively released mobile games such as100 HeroesandArt of War: Red Tides, expanding from 13 to around 140 employees to work on its newest project.
Black Myth: Wukong Sells 10 Million Copies In Three Days
Steam’s numbers had already hinted thatBlack Myth: Wukongwould be a huge success from the start. Soon after the game went live,Black Myth: Wukongpeaked at 1,443,570 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the all-time numbers of successful titles such asPalworld,Counter-Strike 2,Lost Ark, andDota 2.
TheJourney to the West-inspired game has been met with largely positive reviews from critics and players alike, but it has not been without its share of controversies. Just before launch, content creators receivedunusual guidelines for streamingBlack Myth: Wukong, with the rules being criticized by many online. These guidelines told streamers to avoid talking about topics such as China’s gaming policies, COVID-19, and “feminist propaganda” while streaming the title.
Right now,Black Myth: Wukongis only available for PC and PS5. However, earlier reports indicate that an Xbox version of the game is in the works. At the moment,Black Myth: Wukongdoes not have an official release date for Xbox, with Game Science offering no hints about when a Series X/S ports would become available.
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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.
