Black Myth Wukong: Release Date, PC System Requirements, Price, Everything Else You Need To Know

Black Myth: Wukong is available in two variants - regular and Digital Deluxe - starting from Rs 3,499 for PC players and Rs 3,999 for PS5 users.

Black Myth: Wukong is only available on the PlayStation 5 and Windows at the time of writing.

Source : Game Science

Black Myth Wukong: The much-awaited action RPG from developer Game Science, Black Myth: Wukong, has been released today. Ever since its first trailer release at the Game Awards back in December 2023, Black Myth: Wukong has sent a ripple of frenzy among fans of souls-like games, thanks to its stunning graphics, engaging gameplay, and promises of a unique storyline, which is based on the 16th-century Chinese novel, “Journey to the West”.

From price to PC system requirements, here is everything you need to know about Black Myth: Wukong.

Black Myth Wukong: Release Date

As mentioned earlier, Black Myth: Wukong was released on August 20.

Black Myth Wukong: Platforms

As part of the initial release, Black Myth: Wukong is only available on the PlayStation 5 and Windows at the time of writing.

Xbox Series X/S will get their hands on the game at a later date. 

Black Myth Wukong: Price

Black Myth: Wukong is available in two editions - the regular variant, and the Digital Deluxe Edition. Black Myth: Wukong Digital Deluxe edition bundles the full game, the Bronzecloud Staff weapon, a bunch of Folk Opera-themed equipment, the Wind Chimes Curio, and Selected Digital Soundtrack. 

PC players can get their copy of Black Myth: Wukong regular edition on Steam for Rs 3,599. Black Myth: Wukong Digital Deluxe Edition is priced at Rs 4,599 on Steam.

PS5 players can get their copy of Black Myth: Wukong regular edition on the PS Store for Rs 3,999. Black Myth: Wukong Digital Deluxe Edition is priced at Rs 4,799 on the PS Store.

Black Myth Wukong: Gameplay, Story

Black Myth: Wukong sparked conversations among gamers regarding its classification. While some initially speculated that it might belong to the "souls-like" subgenre, the developers at Game Science have clarified that this is not the case. Despite sharing certain gameplay elements with the "soulslike" genre, early reviewers have noted that the game ultimately stands apart from it.

Black Myth: Wukong invites players to take control of a monkey protagonist known as the Destined One, modelled after Sun Wukong, the Monkey King. The game's combat system revolves around a mystical staff, inspired by the novel's Ruyi Jingu Bang, which can change size to suit different combat needs.

Players can engage in battles using three distinct stances—smash, pillar, and thrust—each offering unique attack options. The game also features a focus system, allowing players to build up points through well-timed manoeuvres and light attacks. These points can be spent on special combos or powerful heavy attacks. 

In addition to the physical combat, players can harness spells, each of which occupies one of four available slots and consumes mana. Spells are governed by a cooldown system, adding another layer of strategy to the gameplay.

Black Myth Wukong: PC System Requirements

Black Myth: Wukong PC System Requirements (Recommended)

• Must: 64-bit CPU and OS
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit or newer
• CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
• Memory: 16GB RAM
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700XT / INTEL Arc A750
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 130GB available space

Black Myth: Wukong PC System Requirements (Minimum)

• Must: 64-bit CPU and OS
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit or newer
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD 5 1600
• Memory: 16GB RAM
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB)
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 130GB available space

Black Myth Wukong: Review, Metacritic Score

Black Myth: Wukong, on Metacritic, has scored 82 ‘Generally Favourable’ for the PC version, based on 57 critic reviews.

One day remains until reembarking on the Journey to the West!

Destined Ones, worry not! Set off boldly to the west and subdue any yaoguais that dare cross your path!
Purchasing #blackmythwukong now still makes you eligible for pre-order rewards. pic.twitter.com/qNsWOQ24km

— Black Myth: Wukong (@BlackMythGame) August 19, 2024

It has received largely favourable reviews from leading publications.