The common thread between the villainous narrators in the latest trailer for Black Myth: Wukong seems to be __ a hostile cynicism towards Buddhist teachings - a skepticism towards whether achieving enlightenment is even possible, and a belief that those who claim to pursue such as goal are hypocrites trying to conceal their vices from the world. Indeed, the two un-translated narrators in the Black Myth: Wukong trailer articulate this cynicism further, asking the game's protagonist (and player) if they're truly able to overcome destiny and break free from the snares of des
Below are the best-selling games from the 2020s so far, with lifetime sales confirmed to exceed 20 million units. The focus is on paid games only, excluding massively popular free-to-play titles and their earnings via monetization. Additionally, we won't include popular titles (sports simulators like FIFA or EA Sports FC; Diablo 4 ) without actual sales numbers being repor
Black Myth: Wukong is releasing on PlayStation 5 and PC first, with plans to release on Xbox Series X/S at a later date. Players can pick it up on PC via Epic Games Store and Steam. Game Science has guaranteed players that an Xbox version is in the works but is still in production , likely to accommodate the lower specs of the Serie
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Recently, the company reported that the game has surpassed the 30 million sales mark , likely boosted by the Phantom Liberty expansion and the massive 2.0 update. While it is still notably behind The Witcher 3's success ( which sold over 50 million units ), let's not forget that Cyberpunk 2077 is just the first game in its franchise, so the results are more than impressive and well-deserved. Not to mention that Cyberpunk 2077 has also been confirmed for launch on the Switch 2, suggesting another notable boost for the game's sales in the coming ye
Black Myth: Wukong pulls a lot of its story from the Journey to the West novel. It is regarded as the greatest piece of classical Chinese literature for being both an epic adventure and filled with heart and comedy. Black Myth Wukong Story guide Myth: Wukong is definitely telling a darker version of this story and will be the highest-budgeted adaptation of Journey to the West in video game f
Black Myth: Wukong was originally unveiled in 2020. A retelling of the famous Chinese 16th Century novel Journey to the West , the game is from a relatively unknown indie studio called Game Science. The early trailer footage immediately made an impression, with the protagonist, a monkey based on the legendary mythical figure Sun Wukong, shown to be engaging in a series of fast, ferocious battles against all manner of creatures and enem
Built using Unreal Engine 5 , the game looks visually stunning, and if it plays as well as it looks, then gamers could be in for something special. Each time a subsequent trailer has been released, fan hype accelerates even further, and this title is probably the most hotly anticipated on the list. The game has a vague 2023 release window which everyone will be hoping it me
While it has some exceptional features, including its visuals, combat design, and many extraordinarily exhilarating boss fights, as well as a compelling plot line, it is not enough to warrant a better score. Given that most of its shortcomings lie in performance, diversity, and wasted environmental factors that would have transformed it into something great, these are integral features that, at a fundamental level, all RPGs, especially soulslike ones, should encompass in their cont
With a big emphasis placed on co-op gameplay via Elden Ring -style summoning mechanics, the game will see the player come face-to-face with the likes of the mighty general Lu Bu in a series of progressively harder encounters designed for players to master through repetition. The player will have a wide range of offensive moves available to use, as well as several special abilities, and a high degree of precision and timing will be needed to emerge victorious. Those looking for their next big challenge will likely find it in this title, which is set for release on March 3, 2
With the recommended specs for the game that should allow for optimal performance, many areas from Chapter 2 onwards are entirely unplayable and become only marginally better when on the lowest graphic setti
Black Myth: Wukong is releasing on PlayStation 5 and PC on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. This release date was announced during the 2023 Game Awards and, fortunately, has not shifted since then. However, Xbox users will have to wait a while, as **Black Myth: Wukong has been delayed indefinitely for Xbox Series X/S