COSM-GAME Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is a premium action RPG developed and published by Game Science. Players take on the role of the Destined One, a traveler moving through a world rooted in Chinese mythology and Journey to the West. His journey is to confront powerful yaoguais and uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a legendary past. Combat centers on staff techniques combined with spells, transformations, magic vessels, weapons, and equipment.
Game summary
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Latest update
Version 1.0.21.23831 arrived for the Steam version on January 14, 2026. It corrected Super Resolution behavior that could reduce performance, fixed water and snow interaction issues, resolved a crash involving Non-White's Spirit in the Hut of Immortality, and fixed Controller Type settings not persisting after relaunch.
Release date and status
Black Myth: Wukong launched for PC and PlayStation 5 on August 20, 2024. The Xbox Series X/S version followed on August 20, 2025, creating a staggered console release across the game's current platforms.
| Global release | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Premium |
| Availability | WorldwideSteamEpic Games StoreWeGamePlayStation StoreXbox Store |
Platforms and availability
On PC, Black Myth: Wukong is sold through Steam, Epic Games Store, and WeGame. Console versions are available through PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Store for Xbox Series X/S.
Gameplay and setting
Combat uses staff techniques alongside spells, transformations, magic vessels, weapons, equipment, and character talents, letting the Destined One adapt his approach to powerful yaoguais and other adversaries. Exploration moves through distinct landscapes inspired by Journey to the West and Chinese mythology, while encounters reveal the histories and motivations of the characters behind the fights. The permanent Challenge feature unlocks after completing the game at least once and includes Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends encounters.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected final trailer and gallery show the Destined One crossing mythic environments, confronting large yaoguais, and using staff-based combat and supernatural abilities against varied enemies.
Developer and publisher
Game Science develops and publishes Black Myth: Wukong, including its current PC and console releases.
| Developer | Game Science |
| Publisher | Game Science |
| Official website | Black Myth: Wukong |
Download and availability
PC players can obtain the game through Steam, Epic Games Store, or WeGame. PlayStation 5 players can purchase it through PlayStation Store, while Xbox Series X/S players can obtain it through Xbox Store.
System / Device Requirements
Black Myth: Wukong has official minimum and recommended specifications on PC. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions use fixed console hardware.
| PC specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 64-bit processor and operating system | 64-bit processor and operating system |
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / INTEL Arc A750 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 130 GB available space | 130 GB available space |
| Sound card | Windows Compatible Audio Device | Windows Compatible Audio Device |
| Drive | HDD Supported, SSD Recommended | SSD Required |
| PlayStation 5 specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | PlayStation 5 |
- Value
- PlayStation 5
| Xbox Series X/S specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Xbox Series X/S |
- Value
- Xbox Series X/S