Summary
- First major DLC for Black Myth: Wukong may release near Chinese New Year 2025.
- Game Science has not confirmed DLC details, but two major DLCs are rumored to be on the way.
The first major DLC for Game Science's Black Myth: Wukong reportedly has a release window set for early 2025, just in time for Chinese New Year celebrations. Black Myth: Wukong is expected to receive two major DLCs that will add a slew of new content, if rumors turn out to be accurate.
Released on August 20 for PlayStation 5 and PC, Black Myth: Wukong quickly became one of 2024's most successful game releases. Black Myth: Wukong has sold over 18 million copies worldwide and generated roughly $700 million in revenue in just two weeks after the game's launch. In addition, PlayStation confirmed that Black Myth: Wukong was the most downloaded PlayStation 5 game of August 2024 in North America, Europe, and Japan. Black Myth: Wukong sets a precedent for new IPs as one of the fastest selling games of all time, and its momentum may carry over into the release of the game's first DLC.
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According to gaming analyst Daniel Camilo on Twitter, sources close to Game Science claim that DLC for Black Myth: Wukong will release sometime near Chinese New Year festivities, which take place on January 29, 2025. This means that the DLC could release at the very end of January or sometime soon after in February, but a specific release date is not set in stone yet. Details about the DLC's story and content are still unclear as well.
Black Myth: Wukong DLC Could Release in January 2025
- A release is reportedly planned around the Chinese New Year celebration on January 29, 2025.
- Information about the DLC's story and content is still unknown.
Camilo claims that Black Myth: Wukong sales have already surpassed 20 million units as of September 2024, with 70% of total sales coming from the player base in China. The analyst estimates that around 20% of the game's total player base, or roughly four million players, will purchase the upcoming DLC. According to Camilo, "novelty and national pride" are factors that contributed to Black Myth: Wukong's strong initial sales, but this will play less of a role once the DLC is close to releasing. The game's challenging nature is also considered as a factor, since millions of casual gamers in China may not be interested in purchasing the DLC if they do not proceed further with their Black Myth: Wukong playthrough.
It's worth noting that the Black Myth: Wukong developers did not officially unveil the new DLC or comment on its development status. Rumors suggest that two major DLCs for Black Myth: Wukong are planned, and the game's Xbox Series X|S version is still coming soon. Like the DLC, Black Myth: Wukong for Xbox Series X|S does not have a release date.
Black Myth: Wukong
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 80%
- Released
- August 20, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Game Science
- Publisher(s)
- Game Science
WHERE TO PLAY
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.
You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.
Aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find the winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 39 hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
