Is Black Myth Wukong on Ps4? Will Black Myth Wukong Be on Ps4?
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Updated Aug 20, 2024
Is Black Myth Wukong on Ps4?
No, as of now, "Black Myth: Wukong" has not been confirmed for the PlayStation 4. Developed by Game Science, the game is set to release on PC and PlayStation 5. While the developers have mentioned that an Xbox Series X version will be available in the future, there are no details or official confirmation about a PS4 release at this time.
Releasing the game on last-gen hardware could hinder its ability to reach its full potential on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. It would also diminish the incentive to upgrade to current-gen consoles, as the game would still be playable on older hardware.
Black Myth: Wukong Global Release Schedule
The release date is scheduled for 10 AM UTC+8 on August 20. This means "Black Myth: Wukong" will go live at 7 PM Pacific Time on August 19 and 3 AM UK Time on August 20.
- Los Angeles: 7pm PDT August 19
- Mexico City: 8pm CST August 19
- New York: 10pm EDT August 19
- São Paulo: 11pm BRT August 19
- London: 3am BST August 20
- Berlin: 4am CEST August 20
- Johannesburg: 4am SAST August 20
- Moscow: 5am MSK August 20
- Dubai: 6am GST August 20
- New Delhi: 7.30am IST August 20
- Beijing: 10am CST August 20
- Singapore: 10am SGT August 20
- Seoul: 11am KST August 20
- Tokyo: 11am JST August 20
- Sydney: 12am AEST August 20
Will Black Myth Wukong Be on Ps4?
Black Myth: Wukong will not be released for PlayStation 4. Scheduled for launch on August 20, 2024, the game will be available exclusively on PlayStation 5 and PC. Currently, there are no plans or announcements for a PS4 version, as the developers have stated that the game is designed to take advantage of the advanced capabilities of newer hardware, which the PS4 may not fully support due to its age and technical constraints.
Black Myth Wukong
"Black Myth: Wukong" is an action role-playing game developed and published by Game Science, drawing inspiration from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. The title Wukong refers to Sun Wukong, the protagonist of the novel. The game launched globally for PlayStation 5 and Windows on August 20, 2024, with an Xbox Series X/S release scheduled for a later date.
Critics generally praised the game for its combat, visual design, and worldbuilding, although it faced criticism for its level design and technical issues. The game is said to be the first entry in a planned Black Myth series, which aims to delve into various stories from Chinese mythology.
| Aspect | Details |
| Developer(s) | Game Science |
| Publisher(s) | Game Science |
| Producer(s) | Feng Ji |
| Designer(s) | Jiang Baicun |
| Artist(s) | Yang Qi |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S |
| Release | PlayStation 5, Windows: August 20, 2024; Xbox Series X/S: TBA |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
"Black Myth: Wukong" is an action role-playing game that sparked debate about its classification as a soulslike, though Game Science does not categorize it as such. Reviewers noted that while it shares some elements with the soulslike genre, it doesn't fully fit that subgenre. The game features a single-player mode with a third-person perspective and is inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.
Players control a monkey protagonist known as the Destined One, based on Sun Wukong, wielding a staff reminiscent of the Ruyi Jingu Bang from the novel. The staff can extend and shrink, and combat involves three stances—smash, pillar, and thrust—providing varied attack options. The game features a focus system for combos and heavy attacks, with stamina depleting through sprinting, dodging, and attacking. Spells on cooldown consume mana and can be equipped in one of four slots.
