Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong launched on PC and PlayStation 5 on August 20, 2024 and reached Xbox Series X/S on August 20, 2025. The latest listed patch is the January 2026 update, which fixes Super Resolution performance issues on PC, a PS5 screen-tearing issue, crashes and other visual and settings problems. The playable focus includes staff techniques, spells, transformations, magic vessels, and boss battles. Its setting is Chinese mythology inspired by Journey to the West. The listed access model is Paid.
Latest update
The latest listed patch is the January 2026 update: PC 1.0.21.23831, PS5 1.0.21.23672 and Xbox 1.0.21.23848. On PC it fixes Super Resolution settings and below-expected performance caused by that setting. Other fixes include incorrect water and snow behavior, a PS5 Journeyer's Chart screen-tearing issue, a crash involving Non-White's Spirit, Stone Monkey visual effects and a Steam controller-setting save issue.
Latest listed patch: pc version 1.0.21.23831; ps5 version 1.0.21.23672; xbox version 1.0.21.23848; date January 2026; selected fixes PC Super Resolution setting and performance issues, incorrect water behavior in Heart of Birthstone, incorrect snow interaction behavior, and PS5 Journeyer's Chart screen tearing in Performance Mode.
Release date and status
| Global release date | August 20, 2024 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Released |
| Update model | Ongoing title updates, events, balance changes, and system updates |
Platforms and availability
The confirmed platform set is PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Gameplay overview
The Destined One fights with staff techniques and can combine spells, transformations, magic vessels, weapons and equipment. Combat emphasizes powerful enemies, boss encounters and build choices. Confirmed gameplay information includes staff techniques, spells, transformations, magic vessels, boss battles, and equipment and ability combinations. Mode: Single-player.
Story, setting, or main mode
The setting is rooted in Chinese mythology and draws from Journey to the West. Players travel as the Destined One to uncover the truth behind a legendary past. The confirmed setting is Chinese mythology inspired by Journey to the West. Mode: Single-player.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
An official Xbox launch trailer and current store images show combat, mythological creatures and environments.
The gallery gives visual context for Chinese mythology inspired by Journey to the West, staff techniques, and spells.
Developer and publisher
Game Science develops and publishes Black Myth: Wukong.
| Developer | Game Science |
| Publisher | Game Science |
| Official website | Black Myth: Wukong |
Download and availability
Black Myth: Wukong is a paid release available on the verified platforms.
System / Device Requirements
The current Steam requirements list 16 GB RAM and 130 GB of storage for both published PC tiers. Minimum hardware uses DirectX 11 and allows an HDD, while the recommended tier uses DirectX 12 and requires an SSD.
The store notes that the published configurations were tested with DLSS, FSR, or XeSS enabled, so players comparing native-resolution performance should not assume the same results.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 1600 | Core i7-9700 / Ryzen 5 5500 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1060 6 GB / RX 580 8 GB | RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT / Arc A750 |
| DirectX | 11 | 12 |
| Storage | 130 GB; HDD supported, SSD recommended | 130 GB; SSD required |