The much-anticipated action RPG “Black Myth: Wukong,” developed by Chinese game studio Game Science, was officially released globally on August 20th. The game quickly took the world by storm, smashing several historical records and setting a new high for live streaming viewership of single-player games in China.
On its launch day, “Black Myth: Wukong” soared to the second spot on Steam’s concurrent player count leaderboard, second only to “PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.” Even more impressively, it topped the single-player game charts, breaking records previously held by “Elden Ring” and “Cyberpunk 2077.” With over 210,000 player reviews on Steam and a 96% positive rating, the game’s reception has been overwhelmingly positive.
According to market research firm Niko Partners, “Black Myth: Wukong” performed exceptionally well on Chinese game streaming platforms such as Huya, Douyu, and Bilibili. On the day of its release, the game surpassed long-time favorites “League of Legends” and “Honor of Kings” in live viewership numbers.
Notably, on Bilibili, “Black Myth: Wukong” accounted for 74% of the total viewership, with streamer donations surpassing $1 million, setting a new record for single-player game viewership on Chinese streaming platforms. This achievement not only broke the record previously held by “Cyberpunk 2077” in 2020 but also set a new benchmark for single-player games in the Chinese streaming landscape.
The success of “Black Myth: Wukong” marks a significant milestone for the Chinese gaming industry and represents a major breakthrough in the global gaming market. It showcases the growing strength of Chinese game development studios and their ability to compete directly with Western and Japanese developers on the world stage.
“Black Myth: Wukong” is set against the backdrop of the classic Chinese mythology “Journey to the West,” telling the legendary story of Sun Wukong. Players will experience stunning visuals, fluid combat mechanics, and explore a mysterious, challenging open world.
That’s all for now! “Black Myth: Wukong” is available worldwide on PS5, Steam, Epic Games Store, and WeGame. Interested players can visit the official website for more details!
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