Black Myth: Wukong Is Breaking Records Just Hours After Release

Black Myth: Wukong Is Breaking Records Just Hours After Release

Highlights

  • Black Myth: Wukong breaks Steam records and becomes the most-played single-player game in platform’s history.
  • Positive reviews propel Black Myth: Wukong to one of the top spots on Steam with over 1.4 million concurrent players.
  • The game has been delayed for Xbox Series X/S due to not meeting Game Science’s standards on Microsoft’s consoles.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that I’ve never witnessed a game like Black Myth: Wukong before. The sheer number of players flocking to this single-player game on Steam is nothing short of astonishing. It’s like the gaming world has collectively decided to take a break from multiplayer games and immerse themselves in the captivating world of Wukong.


In a stunning turn of events, the action-packed game “Black Myth: Wukong” has stormed its way onto Steam’s list of top-selling games and set a new record as the most-played single-player game on the platform. Previously, this title was held by “Cyberpunk 2077,” which boasted a peak player count of 1,054,388 in 2020. However, the record has now been shattered by “Black Myth: Wukong” within mere hours of its release.

Initially planned as early as 2020, “Black Myth: Wukong” finally debuted on August 20 for PlayStation 5 and PC. However, the action RPG will also be available on Xbox consoles at a later date. Unfortunately, developer Game Science informed fans that the release of “Black Myth: Wukong” for Xbox Series X/S was postponed about two months before launch due to the game not meeting the studio’s quality standards on Microsoft’s current-generation consoles. No specific release date has been set for “Black Myth: Wukong” on Xbox, but Game Science assures that the delay is merely a matter of ensuring it meets their expectations on these platforms.

As a fan, I can’t hide my excitement over the incredible success of “Black Myth: Wukong” on Steam. In just under a day since its launch, this game has soared to become one of the most popular games on the platform, reaching an astounding peak of 1,443,570 concurrent players as per SteamDB. Currently, it’s leading the pack with more players than gaming giants like “Counter-Strike 2” and “Dota 2,” two of Valve’s most successful titles. It’s no wonder that with all the positive reviews pouring in, “Black Myth: Wukong” is breaking records left and right!

Black Myth: Wukong Steals Steam Record From Cyberpunk 2077

Though games like Palworld have drawn significantly more players at peak times than Black Myth: Wukong, the latter’s achievement is noteworthy considering it’s a single-player, narrative-focused title rather than an online multiplayer game. It’s highly unlikely to dethrone PUBG: Battlegrounds anytime soon, but Black Myth: Wukong has managed to surpass the all-time peak player count for a single-player game after four years. This record was previously held by Cyberpunk 2077, but Black Myth: Wukong has now set a new benchmark with an additional 389,182 concurrent players.

The current number of players for the game on PlayStation 5 remains unknown, but if it resembles Steam, Game Science is likely in for a major success. Regrettably, the game has faced some controversy, with viewers puzzled by certain streamer restrictions in Black Myth: Wukong. However, despite these criticized limitations, Black Myth: Wukong is poised to be one of the standout titles in 2024.

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2024-08-20 13:13