Black Myth: Wukong Passes Jaw-Dropping Sales Milestone After Just 1 Week on Sale

Black Myth: Wukong Passes Jaw-Dropping Sales Milestone After Just 1 Week on Sale

Key Takeaways

  • Black Myth: Wukong sold over 10 million copies globally in its first three days.
  • Just after launch, the title peaked at 1,443,570 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing records set by popular games like Palworld and Counter-Strike 2
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  • The game is available for PC and PlayStation 5, with an Xbox port on the way.

As a seasoned gamer who’s been around since the days of Pong and Pac-Man, I can confidently say that the gaming world has never seen such a meteoric rise as Black Myth: Wukong. The sheer magnitude of its success is nothing short of breathtaking! In my 40 years of gaming, I’ve witnessed countless titles come and go, but this Chinese gem has truly stolen the show.


In just three days following its launch, the action game Black Myth: Wukong surpassed 10 million sales worldwide. This title draws inspiration from the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West, and has garnered significant acclaim across the globe. Notably, it has found success not only in China but also in Western markets as well.

Back in 2020, I was captivated by the unveiling of Black Myth: Wukong, with its stunning visuals and distinctive flair. After several years in production, on August 20 this year, the game was launched worldwide, living up to the hype it had generated. The action-packed journey through a breathtakingly beautiful world did not disappoint many of us eager fans. This early success saw Black Myth: Wukong rack up an impressive number of sales in just its initial days on the market.

The creator of the game titled “Game Science,” which is their first triple-A game, announced that it sold over 10 million copies across all platforms within just three days after launch. This impressive figure took many by surprise, given the Chinese studio’s lack of prior experience in developing such large-scale games. Before this project, Game Science was primarily known for mobile games like “100 Heroes” and “Art of War: Red Tides.” To handle their new ambitious undertaking, the company expanded its team from 13 to approximately 140 employees.

Black Myth: Wukong Sells 10 Million Copies In Three Days

From early indications based on Steam’s data, it was clear that Black Myth: Wukong was destined for massive popularity. Shortly after its release, the game reached an impressive peak of 1,443,570 simultaneous players on Steam, outperforming the record-breaking numbers of games like Palworld, Counter-Strike 2, Lost Ark, and even Dota 2.

The game inspired by “Journey to the West,” titled Black Myth: Wukong, has generally received praise from both critics and gamers. However, it’s been embroiled in a fair share of controversies even before its release. A notable issue arose when content creators were given unconventional streaming guidelines for the game. These rules sparked outrage online due to their restrictive nature. The guidelines advised streamers not to discuss China’s gaming policies, COVID-19, and “feminist propaganda” during their streams of Black Myth: Wukong.

Currently, the game “Black Myph: Wukong” can be played on PC and PS5. Previous rumors suggest that there will also be an Xbox version of the game. At present, there’s no confirmed release date for the Xbox version, and the developers at Game Science have not provided any information about when it might be available for Series X/S consoles.

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2024-08-23 20:23