Black Myth: Wukong has sold 10 million copies in just three days, creating a lot of buzz in the gaming world.
Black Myth: Wukong was released on August 20, 2024, by Game Science, and the game quickly became super popular on PC and PlayStation 5. The game which is inspired by the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West”, features some intense action, mythological stories, and eye-catching graphics, which has also grabbed the attention of many gamers from all around the world.
The game’s success can be evidently seen by the massive player base it has gained. At one point, Black Myth: Wukong had three million players playing at the same time across the world. On Steam, it broke records as the most-played single-player game ever, even beating famous games like Cyberpunk 2077.
While it’s popular globally, the game is especially loved in China, where most players are from. The game’s price in China is around $38, which has made it more affordable and attracted even more players.
Currently, with over $450 million in revenue in just three days, Black Myth: Wukong is now on the same level as blockbuster games like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which also sold 10 million copies in three days. The game’s sales even beat highly awaited titles like Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy in terms of how fast it sold.
The game’s success also shows how Chinese game studios are becoming more powerful in making top-quality games for the world. Daniel Ahmad, an analyst from Niko Partners also noted the same fact and said, this game’s win proves China’s growing ability to create world-class games. This is a huge achievement for Game Science, making it the biggest PC game launch from China ever.
But not everything was smooth. The Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Series X/S version has faced delays due to optimization issues, and this has generated significant disappointment among the fans. However, to please the audience and calm the situation down, Game Science has promised Xbox players that they’re working to make sure the game meets high standards before releasing it.
Well, with the current stuff that the game has to offer, fans are quite satisfied and are thankful to the game’s developers. Gamers are praising the game’s exciting combat, deep story, and stunning visuals. And on social media, Game Science has also shown the same sentiment and thanked players for their support.
Overall, Black Myth: Wukong’s explosive success shows that great storytelling and fun gameplay still win hearts, making it one of the fastest-selling games ever.
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