Black Myth: Wukong is the talk of the town right now, as players worldwide are flocking to this much-anticipated game. The Chinese AAA title, inspired by the Journey to the West novel, has been a massive success — at least on Steam, where player statistics are public. The game reached over 1.4 million concurrent players, surpassing industry giants like Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and even Baldur's Gate 3.

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Many potential fans are eager to dive into the game but are unsure whether it’s available on their gaming console. The guide below details all the platforms where Black Myth: Wukong is available, and will be in the future.

Where You Can Play Black Myth: Wukong

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As of now, Black Myth: Wukong is available on two platforms: PC and PlayStation 5. The only way to play the game on these platforms is by purchasing it outright. It is not accessible through any streaming service, including PC Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. While it's possible that Wukong could be added to these subscription services in the future, there’s no official confirmation, and it likely won't happen anytime soon.

The Steam version of the game supports the Family Share feature, allowing you to play it even if you don’t own it, provided the owner’s account isn’t playing any game at the same time.

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Which PC Stores Are Selling Black Myth: Wukong

PC players can purchase Black Myth: Wukong exclusively through Steam or the Epic Games Store. There is no price difference between the two platforms: the Standard Edition is priced at $60, while the Digital Deluxe Edition costs $70. Unfortunately, for DRM haters, the game is not available on GOG.

Both the Steam and Epic Games Store versions of the game include Denuvo, which means you cannot play the game through unofficial means, and neither should you (most of the time).

Can You Play Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox Series X|S

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As of right now, Black Myth: Wukong is not available on Xbox Series X|S or the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Although an Xbox port is confirmed to be in development, no release date or window has been announced. The delay is due to optimization issues, likely stemming from Microsoft's requirement to release the game on both the Xbox Series X and its weaker counterpart, the Series S.

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Can You Play Black Myth: Wukong on PS4 and Xbox One

Black Myth: Wukong is not available on previous-generation consoles, such as PS4 and Xbox One. The likely reason for this is the game’s high hardware requirements. Wukong is a visually impressive title, and the decade-old hardware may not be capable of running it effectively. However, it’s worth noting that even games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor are being ported to past-gen consoles, so there’s a slim possibility it could happen for Wukong as well — though it’s best not to hold your breath.

Will Black Myth: Wukong Release on the Nintendo Switch Successor?

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There is no information about whether Black Myth: Wukong will be released on the rumored next-gen Nintendo console. The successor to the Nintendo Switch is speculated to receive several Assassin’s Creed titles, including the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows, though these remain unconfirmed rumors. If the new hardware proves powerful enough for these games, a Nintendo port of Wukong could become a real possibility.

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Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 80%
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Released
August 20, 2024
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Violence
Developer(s)
Game Science
Publisher(s)
Game Science
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Action RPG