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Black Myth: Wukong

Chinese myth action RPG with staff combat and tough bosses

Game Science · Released Aug 19, 2024

ActionAdventureRPG

DRM declared on Steam

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 901K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 1,747 in 30 days
Players
18K
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
9 months ago
Jan 14, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1060
16 GB RAM · 130 GB disk
Full requirements

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 901,439 reviews are positive · 90% of 1,747 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.

Players over time

▲ +85% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 21,498 players on Nov 1, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 202618,492
Nov 6, 202612,012
Nov 5, 202612,035
Nov 4, 202613,972
Nov 3, 202613,445
Nov 2, 202612,894
Nov 1, 202621,498
Oct 31, 202618,553
Oct 30, 202611,374
Oct 29, 20268,735
Oct 28, 20268,710
Oct 26, 20265,394
Oct 25, 202610,309
Oct 24, 20267,835
Oct 23, 20264,846
Oct 22, 20264,561
Oct 21, 20264,459
Oct 20, 20264,680
Oct 18, 20268,280
Oct 17, 20268,200
Oct 16, 20264,802
Oct 15, 20264,739
Oct 14, 20264,475
Oct 13, 20264,961
Oct 11, 20268,678
Oct 10, 20265,413
Oct 9, 20264,824
Oct 8, 20264,938
Oct 7, 20267,076
Oct 6, 20267,114
Oct 4, 20268,663
Oct 3, 20268,806
Oct 2, 20268,557
Oct 1, 20269,700
Sep 30, 20266,370
Sep 29, 20266,179
Sep 27, 202610,334
Sep 26, 202610,499
Sep 25, 202611,546
Sep 24, 20266,676
Sep 23, 202612,086
Sep 23, 20265,126
Sep 22, 20264,422
Sep 21, 202620,438

How many players finish Black Myth: Wukong?

47% of Steam players have unlocked «A Duel of Destiny», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Black Myth: Wukong screenshot 1

Black Myth: Wukong system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1060, 16 GB RAM, 130 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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.

Recommended

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.

Does Black Myth: Wukong have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Black Myth: Wukong run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
Denuvo
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
81
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
13+
Languages
Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Turkish, Thai, Czech.

Does Black Myth: Wukong use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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