Black Myth: Wukong Early Access, Editions, Release Date and More
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Updated Aug 17, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong Early Access
For Black Myth: Wukong, there's no Early Access period where Deluxe Edition buyers can start playing before the official release. Instead, Deluxe Edition owners get special bonuses like exclusive armor, weapon cosmetics, and access to the digital soundtrack from the game's main menu.
Currently, there's no confirmation on whether the game will offer preloading, which lets players download and install the game before it launches. This feature is often useful, especially for those with slower internet connections. We might find out if preloading will be available closer to the release date, possibly 48-72 hours before. I'll update this information if there are any new developments.
Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is an upcoming action role-playing game developed and published by Game Science. It's based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. The game will be released worldwide on August 20, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and Windows, with an Xbox Series X/S version coming later.
Early reviews of the game have been mostly positive. Players and critics have praised its combat, visuals, and world design. However, some have criticized its level design and technical issues that were present at launch. This game is the first in a planned series called Black Myth, which will explore various stories from Chinese mythology.
Black Myth: Wukong Editions
Pre-ordering Black Myth: Wukong gives you the Trailblazer's Scarlet Gourd as a bonus. This bonus is included with every edition of the game. Black Myth: Wukong is available in four versions: Standard, Digital Deluxe, Deluxe, and Collector's Editions. Here we share all the details about Black Myth: Wukong Pre-Order editions along with bonus:-
Standard Edition
This is the basic version of the game, available only in digital format. It includes digital pre-order bonuses that you can download and use in the game.
Edition | Standard |
Price | $59.99 |
Digital Deluxe Edition
This version is also digital-only. It comes with extra digital content as a pre-order bonus.
Edition | Digital |
Price | $69.99 |
Deluxe Edition
This version is available in physical form but doesn’t come with a game disc. Instead, you get a digital download code for the game along with physical collectibles.
Edition | Deluxe |
Price | $169.99 |
Collector's Edition
This physical edition also doesn’t include a disc. Like the Deluxe Edition, it comes with a digital download code and has a variety of physical collectibles.
Edition | Collector |
Price | $399.99 |
So, if you choose the Deluxe or Collector's Edition, you'll receive a digital code to download the game, not a physical disc.
Black Myth: Wukong Release Date
Black Myth: Wukong will be released worldwide for PC and PlayStation 5 on August 20, 2024. . Depending on your location, you might be able to access it late on the evening of August 19. Here are the release times for various time zones: Here are the release times for Black Myth: Wukong in different time zones:
- Pacific Time (PT): August 19, 7:00 p.m.
- Central Time (CT): August 19, 9:00 p.m.
- Eastern Time (ET): August 19, 10:00 p.m.
- Brazil Time (BRT): August 19, 11:00 p.m.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): August 20, 3:00 a.m.
- Japan Standard Time (JST): August 20, 11:00 a.m.
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): August 20, 12:00 p.m.
- New Zealand Standard Time (NZST): August 20, 2:00 p.m.
Black Myth: Wukong Gameplay
Black Myth: Wukong is an action role-playing game where you play as a monkey character inspired by Sun Wukong from the classic novel Journey to the West. The game is played from a third-person view in single-player mode.
Your main weapon is a magical staff that can change its size. Combat involves different attack patterns and stances, with light and heavy attacks. You build up focus through light attacks and dodges, which you then use for powerful attacks. Spells, which use mana and have cooldowns, allow for transformations into other beings, each with unique abilities.
The game features a skill tree for character upgrades and includes a mostly linear progression with checkpoints called shrines. You’ll face various enemies and the difficulty adjusts as you play.
Black Myth: Wukong Overview
Specifications |
Details |
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Video Game | Black Myth: Wukong |
Developer | Game Science |
Publisher | Game Science |
Producer | Feng Ji |
Designer | Jiang Baicun |
Artist | Yang Qi |
Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
Platform | PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S |
Release Date | August 20, 2024 (PlayStation 5, Windows); Xbox Series X/S TBA |
Genre | Action role-playing |
Mode | Single-player |