In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Daniel Wu announced that Black Myth: Wukong sales have passed 18 million. The statistic comes just a few weeks after the game released on August 20. Further, he also confirmed that an expansion for the game is in development. The release date for the expansion is unknown. The game is available now on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG based on Chinese mythology. Initially announced in 2021, the game features gameplay similar to Souls games such as Elden Ring and Dark Souls. Recently, the game reached 10 million copies sold. It also reached 3 million players across all platforms. Steam describes the game as follows:
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG based on Chinese mythology. The story is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
Explore a Land of Vast Wonders
Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology! As the Destined One, you shall traverse an array of breathtaking and distinctive landscapes from the classic tale, composing an epic of adventure that is seen anew.
Confront Mighty Foes, Old and New
One of the major highlights of Journey to the West is its diverse cast of adversaries, each with their unique strengths. As the Destined One, you will encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.
Temper Your Mastery of Varied Spells
Spells, transformations, and magic vessels of all manifestations, in which some counteract while others amplify, have long been iconic combat elements of Chinese mythology.
As the Destined One, aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find a winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
Discover Heartfelt Tales Behind Every Facade
Beneath the ferocity and craftiness of your foes lies an engaging tapestry of their origins, personalities, and motivations waiting to be revealed. As the Destined One, you will uncover the stories behind a variety of characters, delving beyond your battles with them to taste the love, hate, greed, and fury they once held and still carry within.
