The currently most wanted game on Steam is ready to go. Now the developers have spoken up and announced whether the timely release will happen. They also have a request for the fans.
Which game is it about? We are talking about Black Myth: Wukong by the developer Game Science. It is an action RPG that strongly resembles Soulslikes in its gameplay and may challenge the reigning champion Elden Ring.
In Black Myth: Wukong, you can expect more than 160 types of enemies and over 80 bosses. The story of the single-player title is based on the Chinese novel “Journey to the West.” You play as a Monkey King who fights against various foes with a staff, spells, and transformations.
Black Myth: Wukong is highly anticipated by many players and is currently the most wished title on Steam (via steamdb.info). The game is set to be released on August 20, 2024. The developers have announced in an update whether this date can be met.
The game is fully developed
What do the developers say? Those who feared that Black Myth: Wukong would miss its release can breathe a sigh of relief. On X, the developers state that the game is now complete and will be released on time.
Currently, it is still being thoroughly tested to eliminate any errors. To shorten the wait time, the developers announce a new trailer that is set to release on August 8, 2024.
However, before you can start playing, the team behind the game has a request for the fans: You should avoid unreleased content before the release to have the best experience possible with the final game:
Although we are incredibly eager to share every fun detail of the game with you, Black Myth: Wukong is a single-player game with an original story and unique gameplay. Therefore, we ask you not to spread any texts, images, or videos that could reveal unpublished content in the days leading up to the official release, nor to share leak information from unofficial sources.
Game Science via x.com
According to the developers, all mysteries that the game holds should remain intact until the time of playing.
On which platforms can you play? The game is available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. It will also be released for PS5 and WeGame, a Chinese distribution platform by Tencent. Among other things, there is a special collector’s edition of the game for a proud 400 euros.
Here in Germany, you can start playing on August 20, 2024, at 12 PM. Are you already looking forward to Black Myth: Wukong and are you one of the Steam users who have added the game to their wishlist? Feel free to let us know in the comments what you hope for from the title. The game is one of the gaming hopes for 2024 – what else you can expect this year in terms of role-playing games can be read on MeinMMO.
