The Anticipation Builds for Black Myth: Wukong
This summer has felt like a bit of a lull in the year’s gaming release schedule, so many are eagerly anticipating the Black Myth: Wukong release. The Chinese mythology action RPG, with its Souls-like qualities, has consistently topped the list of most wishlisted games on Steam. As everyone waits to discover if it’s the next big thing, early reviews have been positive. Our own review, penned by Tyler Colp, praises the game for its ‘eccentric cast of characters and expressive combat all wrapped up in the rich world of its source material.’
Unique Gameplay Mechanics of Black Myth: Wukong
While often compared to Soulslike games, Black Myth: Wukong distinguishes itself with a combat system focusing on stances instead of new weapons. The game also features a more compact level design, directing players into boss fights with less exploration in between. As Colp mentions, ‘Wukong is its own beast,’ suggesting a gameplay experience that is both unique and engaging.
Global Release Times and Preload Information
If the allure of Black Myth: Wukong sounds like the perfect way to cap off a quiet summer of gaming, you’re in luck. The game launches at 7 PM Pacific Time on Monday, August 19. Game Science has promoted the date of August 20 since the global launch time falls on Tuesday for much of the world. Below are the global release times in various time zones:
- 7 PM PDT (Los Angeles)
- 10 PM EDT (New York)
- 11 PM BRT (São Paulo)
- 3 AM, August 20 BST (London)
- 4 AM, August 20 CEST (Berlin)
- 12 PM, August 20 AEST (Sydney)
- 2 PM, August 20 NZST (Auckland)
Preload for Black Myth: Wukong is available on PS5, Steam, and WeGame, having begun on August 17. If you’ve preordered on one of these platforms, you can start downloading now. Note that the Black Myth: Wukong system requirements necessitate 130GB of storage space, so you may want to start the download early if you have the option.