Highlights
- Black Myth: Wukong offers a variety of pre-order and special edition bonuses, including exclusive weapons, armor sets, and physical collectibles.
- The game, inspired by Chinese mythology and set to release on August 20, features challenging gameplay and a narrative based on Journey to the West.
- Gamers eager for Black Myth: Wukong can pre-order now, with standard editions starting at $59.99 and deluxe editions at $69.99, offering various bonuses and collectibles.
Bonus content from the pre-order and Special Editions for Black Myth: Wukong has been revealed. Gamers were given a first-hand look at what was on offer for Black Myth: Wukong's bonus content during a trailer shown during the 2024 Summer Game Fest.
Black Myth: Wukong was first seen nearly four years ago with a 13-minute pre-alpha gameplay video, and since then the game has maintained a steady course of popularity throughout development. Created by Chinese developer and publisher Game Science, Black Myth: Wukong is a narrative Soulsike RPG based loosely on a novel called Journey to the West, in which players take the role of a Monkey soldier inspired by Sun Wukong, or the Monkey King. As the "Destined One," players will journey across vast landscapes inspired by Chinese mythology, wielding powerful weapons and magic as they battle through fierce enemies.
Black Myth: Wukong Locks Down August Release Date
The long-in-development Black Myth: Wukong reinforces its August release date in a new trailer filled with marital arts and monstrous enemies.
Details regarding bonus content for pre-ordering and special editions for Black Myth: Wukong were showcased during the Summer Game Fest. Starting today, Black Myth: Wukong is available for pre-order on PC and PlayStation 5. The game features a Deluxe Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and Collectors Edition, as well as a pre-order bonus that can be received from purchasing any of these before the game's launch.
Black Myth: Wukong Special Edition and Pre-Order Bonus Revealed
- Digital Deluxe Edition
- Base game of Black Myth: Wukong
- Bronzecloud Staff weapon
- Folk Opera armour set, consisting of Mask, Armour, Bracers, and Buskins
- Wind Chimes Curio
- Digital Soundtrack
- Physical Deluxe Edition
- Steel Case featuring a Steam Digital Deluxe Edition Code
- Chaos at the Peach Banquet color print on Silk Scroll
- Thunderstone Ring
- Wind Chime Necklace
- Gold Sun Crow Pin
- 1:1 scale bronze 'Constricting Headband'
- Collectors Edition
- All content from Physical Deluxe Edition, excluding Chaos at the Peach Banquet print
- Teaching of the Heart Sutra color print on Silk Scroll
- 40cm Figurine of Black Myth: Wukong's protagonist
- Pre-order Bonus
- Trailblazer's Scarlet Gourd
Black Myth: Wukong is currently available for pre-order, with the standard edition starting at $59.99 and the Deluxe edition rising to $69.99. The physical editions see a jump in price, with the Physical Deluxe Edition going for $169 and the Collectors Edition capping out at $399. With such heavy investments, it's clear that Game Science isn't looking to hold back with Black Myth: Wukong. Since gamers were shown a first look at the title, Black Myth: Wukong is a game that has many action RPG and Soulslike fans waiting in excitement. Gameplay trailers have shown the game to be a visually stunning piece, and with its roots lying in Chinese mythology, some believe Black Myth: Wukong could rival FromSoftware upon launch.
Black Myth: Wukong is set to launch on August 20 for PC and PlayStation 5, with a launch on Xbox Series X|S planned for an undisclosed date after. With Black Myth's story being influenced by Journey to the West, accompanied by an in-depth combat system and breathtaking locations to explore, it looks like 2024 is going to be a great year for Soulslike enjoyers.
Black Myth: Wukong
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- August 20, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Game Science
- Publisher(s)
- Game Science
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
