Black Myth: Wukong

Chinese myth action RPG with staff combat and tough bosses

Game Science · Released Aug 19, 2024

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 1.2M
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 4,202 in 30 days
Playing now: 5,126; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 8 months ago; Jan 14, 2026

What is Black Myth: Wukong?

This single-player action RPG reworks Journey to the West through the story of the Destined One, who searches for the truth behind an old legend. You cross varied landscapes and fight enemies using staff techniques, spells, transformations, weapons, and equipment.

For you if...

+you like demanding, boss-focused action combat
+you enjoy settings and stories drawn from Chinese mythology
+you prefer a single-player adventure with flexible combat options

Not for you if...

−you want adjustable difficulty or a relaxed challenge
−you dislike progression centered heavily on boss fights
−you expect open exploration without restrictive boundaries

What players say

96% of 1,212,136 reviews are positive · 89% of 4,202 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise its art direction, mythological setting, combat, and boss design. Common complaints include stuttering and inconsistent performance, invisible walls that restrict exploration, and a boss-heavy structure; some players also find the combat too simple or repetitive.

Screenshots and trailer

Black Myth: Wukong system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 130 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: HDD Supported, SSD Recommended. The above specifications were tested with DLSS/FSR/XeSS enabled.

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / INTEL Arc A750
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 130 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: SSD Required. The above specifications were tested with DLSS/FSR/XeSS enabled.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: Denuvo
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 81
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating: 13+

Steam Deck: Unsupported

Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Turkish, Thai, Czech.