Black Myth: Wukong

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About the Game Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. The story is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.

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Developer:
Game Science
Engine:
Unreal Engine 5
Release date:
19 August 2024
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Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (84768)

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About the Game

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. The story is 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.



• Explore a Land of Vast Wonders


"A world unseen, where wonders gleam,
And with each stride, a new scene streams."


Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!
As the Destined One, you shall traverse an array of breathtaking and distinctive landscapes from the classic tale, composing an epic of adventure that is seen anew.

• Confront Mighty Foes, Old and New


"Heroic Monkey, might and fame,
Adversaries rise, to test his name."


One of the major highlights of Journey to the West is its diverse cast of adversaries, each with their unique strengths.
As the Destined One, you will encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.

• Temper Your Mastery of Varied Spells


"Spells unbound, talents in play,
Unleashed abilities seize the day."


Spells, transformations, and magic vessels of all manifestations, in which some counteract while others amplify, have long been iconic combat elements of Chinese mythology.
As the Destined One, aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find a winning strategy that best suits your combat style.

• Discover Heartfelt Tales Behind Every Facade


"Within all souls, both wild and tame,
There thrives a tale of life's fierce flame."


Beneath the ferocity and craftiness of your foes lies an engaging tapestry of their origins, personalities, and motivations waiting to be revealed.
As the Destined One, you will uncover the stories behind a variety of characters, delving beyond your battles with them to taste the love, hate, greed, and fury they once held and still carry within.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
130 GB available space
Sound Card:
Windows Compatible Audio Device
Additional Notes:
HDD Supported, SSD Recommended. The above specifications were tested with DLSS/FSR/XeSS enabled.

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / INTEL Arc A750
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
130 GB available space
Sound Card:
Windows Compatible Audio Device
Additional Notes:
SSD Required. The above specifications were tested with DLSS/FSR/XeSS enabled.

User reviews

FROSTY213
Recommended | 02 Jun 2026
60.1h played

Black Myth: Wukong – Amazing! Stunning graphics, fast and satisfying combat, and epic boss fights. Every moment feels like stepping into a real myth. Challenging but fair, with beautiful music and a rich world. Total

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Sir Scrafty
Not recommended | 01 Jun 2026
12.4h played

Visuals are bland and gameplay loop is subpar. Combat is sluggish, limiting, and repetitive. Button press responses are slow. Not having difficulty options was a major flaw. I've completed some highly difficult gaming

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s0525mg2
Recommended | 03 Jun 2026
88.9h played

Wow. Just wow. What a fantastic game. Even nearly two years after launch, performance was still a little rough for me. I was getting around 70–90 FPS at max settings, native 2K, which is playable but not exactly

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SuperGuerreiro
Recommended | 03 Jun 2026
32.1h played

I don't really enjoy "souls-like" games but got "tricked" into buying this one by the general online discourse and several threads mentioning that this was more "hack and slash" than "souls-like"... Imagine my reaction

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MrTrumm
Recommended | 01 Jun 2026
24.7h played

Genuinely good game. HARD will really test your patience at times but once you get the hang of things and most importantly attack patterns down most enemies become easy actually. Graphics looks amazing.... from a

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The Wolf
Recommended | 02 Jun 2026
54.6h played

Black Myth: Wukong is a well‑crafted action RPG with great combat, impressive visuals, and a world that feels rewarding to explore. It blends the cinematic storytelling and action of God of War with the challenge and

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