Company Gives A Day Off To Play Black Myth: Wukong

Company Gives A Day Off To Play Black Myth: Wukong

Highlights

  • Chinese company grants August 20 off to play Black Myth,
  • Only those who have pre-ordered and tested the game can be eligible for the day off.
  • Black Myth: Wukong serves as a different breakthrough in the Chinese gaming industry as the first AAA game in recent years.

As a long-time gamer with a keen interest in the gaming industry and a soft spot for Asian games, I must say that this news about the Chinese company granting its employees a day off to play Black Myth: Wukong is simply outstanding! It’s not every day we come across such thoughtful gestures from game developers, especially when it comes to AAA titles.


On August 20, a Chinese company is granting its team members a holiday to rejoice in the debut of Black Myth: Wukong and allowing them some time to learn about the game.

Reddit user u/Difficult-Quit-2094 has pointed out that the company is granting its staff a special day off to mark the game’s release, and they are invited to treat this event as if they were developers themselves, when the game officially launches on August 20th.

While I, as an employee, am excited about the upcoming day off, it’s important to note that not everyone will qualify. The memo clarifies that only those who have pre-ordered Black Myth: Wukong or conducted performance tests using the PC benchmark tool are eligible for this special benefit.

The company explicitly instructs its staff not to mislead them about receiving an Xbox console, since the game will be available exclusively for PC and PlayStation 5 platforms.

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Company Gives A Day Off To Play Black Myth: Wukong

The image appears to show a sign attached to a glass, suggesting it might be from a gaming studio, as there’s another sign visible in the background that hints at this possibility. However, the quality is poor, so we can’t confirm this conclusively. Since the company encourages its staff to learn about the game and celebrate its release, it could well be one.

Black Myth: Wukong has been referred to as the premier AAA game originating from China in recent times following its unveiling.

Despite the global popularity of HoYoverse’s games like “Genshin Impact” and “Honkai: Star Rail”, Game Science’s adaptation of Journey to the West marks a distinctive milestone within the Chinese gaming sector.

It makes sense that a Chinese gaming company would step back and view their game from the creator’s point of view.

Back in 2022, prior to the launch of Elden Ring, I found myself reminiscing about an extraordinary event that echoed across the gaming landscape. Just as fans eagerly awaited our journey into the Lands Between, several game companies worldwide granted their employees a special paid break to immerse themselves in this fantastical realm too.

Despite Black Myth: Wukong not currently generating anticipation on par with FromSoft’s recent release, its impressive review scores indicate it could be a strong candidate for Game of the Year.

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2024-08-17 18:08