Everything you need to know about Black Myth: Wukong

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black myth: wukong

If there’s one thing I know, it’s that Souls fans never get tired of punishment, andBlack Myth: Wukongsure looks like it’s going to dole out plenty in some very pretty, very difficult boss fights. Black Myth has been hotly anticipated, rocking up to the #1 spot on the list of Steam’s most wishlisted games (right above that other highly yearned for soulslike Hollow Knight: Sillksong).

This upcoming action RPG from Game Science is based on Chinese mythology and 16th century novel Journey to the West where you’ll play as the Destined One (who mightbemonkey king Sun Wukong, or inhabiting the body of Wukong, or being told about the past adventures of Wukong? The specifics of the story aren’t exactly clear). Get up to speed on what you need to know about Black Myth before it launches with the latest trailers, the release date, and a quick breakdown of how much like a Souls game it actually is.

When is the Black Myth: Wukong release date?

Black Myth: Wukong launches on Monday, August 19 onSteamand theEpic Games Storefor $60/£50. Game Science has been promoting the date August 20, but for those of us in the western hemisphere that’s going to actually be Monday night, not Tuesday.

Check out the final Black Myth: Wukong trailer

Black Myth: Wukong - Final Trailer | Launching August 20, 2024 - YouTubeWatch On

Black Myth: Wukong - Final Trailer | Launching August 20, 2024 - YouTube

After a certain amount of cinematic preamble, the final trailer for Black Myth kicks into combat at the 1-minute mark. You can spot a lot of its slashing, dodging, and magical transformation abilities in there.

Who’s Wukong and what’s Journey to the West?

Is Black Myth a soulslike game?

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black myth: wukong

From what we’ve played, Black Myth: Wukong is a boss rush game. Whether or not you want to call it a “soulslike” depends on how much of a purist you are. It’s definitely an action RPG with prominent boss fights, limited health restoration, and the expectation that you’re going to be dying and returning to the same brutal battles several times before all’s said and done. That final trailer above definitely does have a very Souls-style pace to it.

Here are a few quick facts about playing that Morgan Park highlighted after getting hands on with aBlack Myth: Wukong preview:

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✅ Like SoulsBig boss fightsLight attack and heavy attack combosLots of dodgingHeal with a limited-use flask❌ Not SoulsOnly one actual weapon, the staffSingleplayer only, no co-op or invasionsShapeshifting into alternate formsLight attacks build Focus Points instead of spending staminaExploration between bosses is minimal

✅ Like SoulsBig boss fightsLight attack and heavy attack combosLots of dodgingHeal with a limited-use flask

❌ Not SoulsOnly one actual weapon, the staffSingleplayer only, no co-op or invasionsShapeshifting into alternate formsLight attacks build Focus Points instead of spending staminaExploration between bosses is minimal

Is Black Myth: Wukong going to be on Game Pass?

Maybe, but probably not until its delayed Xbox version launches.

“We are currently optimizing the Xbox Series X|S version to meet our quality standards, so it won’t release simultaneously with the other platforms,“Game Science says. “We apologize for the delay and aim to minimize the wait for Xbox users. We will announce the release date as soon as it meets our quality standards.”

Currently, Black Myth does not appear as an upcoming game on Xbox Game Pass or on PC Game Pass. Game Science has not said anything about Game Pass one way or the other.

Here are the Black Myth: Wukong system requirements:

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Black Myth: Wukong PC system requirements

Minimum

Recommended

Full Ray Tracing on Ultra

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When is the Black Myth: Wukong release date?#

Check out the final Black Myth: Wukong trailer#

Who’s Wukong and what’s Journey to the West?#

Is Black Myth a soulslike game?#

The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals#

Is Black Myth: Wukong going to be on Game Pass?#

Here are the Black Myth: Wukong system requirements:#

Full Ray Tracing on Ultra#

When is the Black Myth: Wukong release date?

Check out the final Black Myth: Wukong trailer

Who’s Wukong and what’s Journey to the West?

Is Black Myth a soulslike game?

The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals

Is Black Myth: Wukong going to be on Game Pass?

Here are the Black Myth: Wukong system requirements:

Full Ray Tracing on Ultra