Back in 2020 Chinese independent developer Game Science Studio made some big waves when they revealed Black Myth: Wukong, a gorgeous Souls-style action-RPG that draws inspiration from the classic epic Journey to the West. Black Myth made further headlines in 2021, when it became one of the first games to commit to using Unreal Engine 5. Since then, we haven’t heard as much about the game – how is Black Myth: Wukong coming together? Does the game still wow like it did back in 2020 now that more current-gen games, and even the first few Unreal Engine 5 titles, have arrived?
Well, today at the big Geoff-Keighley-produced Gamescom Opening Night Live show, we got a fresh look at Black Myth: Wukong. The trailer largely focuses on what looks to be a series of boss fights, including a big scorpion, tiger man, and guy decked out in bones. The action looks quite intense and it's all set to a tune being played by a guy... without a head. I'm not up enough on my Chinese Mythology to know what that's about, but it certainly catches your attention. You can check the trailer out for yourself, below.
Still looking fairly impressive! We’ll see if the game delivers on the gameplay front though. Need to know more about Black Myth: Wukong? Here are the game’s key features…
- Explore a Land of Vast Wonders - A world unseen, where new sights rise with every stride. Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology! As the Destined One, you shall venture through breathtaking landscapes in the classic tale of Journey to the West, creating a new epic of uncharted adventures.
- Confront Mighty Foes, Old and New - Heroic Monkey, might and fame, adversaries rise, to test his name. One of the major highlights of Journey to the West is its diverse cast of adversaries, each with unique strengths. As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles that know no surrender.
- Temper Your Mastery of Varied Spells - Spells unbound, knowledge's flight, infinite abilities take their height. Spells, transformations, and magic vessels in all manifestations, complementary yet adversarial, have long been iconic combat elements in 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 the winning formula that best suits your combat style.
- Discover Heartfelt Tales Behind Every Façade - Within beings of every kind lies the story of a life. 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 and hate, greed and fury they once had and still carry with them.
Black Myth: Wukong is coming to PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5 in sometime in 2024.
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