Optimized PC Graphics Settings for Black Myth: Wukong

Gamers around the world have been eagerly awaiting what could be considered the first AAA video game from China. Yes, the game in question is none other than Black Myth: Wukong. While PC players can now dive into the game, there are some that are facing challenges due to performance issues. If you find yourself in this situation, you’ve come to the right place.

The guide below provides recommendations on the ideal graphics settings to achieve the perfect balance between stunning visuals and smooth performance. The goal is to keep the game visually impressive while maximizing the frame rate, ideally reaching the much-coveted 60 FPS, which is crucial for a fast-paced, difficult game like Black Myth: Wukong.

Updated by Abhinav Sharma on August 25, 2024: As Black Myth: Wukong gains popularity, gamers are gaining a better understanding of its graphical requirements. With that in mind, this guide has been updated to help players better adjust their graphics settings for the gae. A new section titled 'Additional Improvements' has been added, detailing how to use a mod to remove oversharpening, adjust post-processing effects, and change the field of view (FOV).

Sun Wukong holding Guangzhi's staff in Black Myth Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong - Minimum & Recommended PC Requirements

The PC requirements for Black Myth: Wukong have been released. Here's what gamers will need in order to achieve optimal performance.

Posts

By Abhinav Sharma

Recommended Display Settings for Black Myth: Wukong

While these settings may not dramatically boost FPS, selecting the right options is crucial to maintaining the game’s visual appeal. A single incorrect setting could result in a stretched image or a blurry appearance.

Graphical Option	Description	Recommended Setting
Display Mode	Determines whether the entire screen will be used for the game, or only a portion of it. The borderless option chooses the former while allowing players to Alt-Tab out of the game smoothly.	Borderless
Aspect Ratio	Determines the ratio between the game's width and height. Choose either Automatic or your screen's native option.	Automatic / Native
Display Resolution	Determines the resolution of the game. Choose Native for the best visuals; anything lower will make the game extremely blurry.	Native
Framerate Cap	Applies a framerate cap when turned on. Available options are 30, 60, 120, or Off.	Personal Choice
V-Sync	Sync your framerate to your monitor’s refresh rate to prevent screen tearing. If you have a 144Hz or higher monitor, consider turning this on, as you may not reach those FPS levels anyway.	Personal Choice
Motion Blur	Applies a blur effect during camera movement. Enable it for smoother camera motion at lower FPS, or disable it for clearer visuals.	Personal Choice
Camera Shake	Tweaks the intensity of Camera Shake. Some players find the Camera Shake immersive, while others find it annoying. Turn it off if it's giving you a headache.	Personal Choice

Black Myth: Wukong - Burning Questions Answered

Prepare for Game Science's action-RPG Black Myth: Wukong with this list of burning questions.

Posts

By Christopher Norman Worcester

Recommended Graphics Settings for Black Myth: Wukong

Changing the settings below will offer you the most significant framerate gains. They will also have the greatest impact on the game's visuals, so selecting the correct options is crucial. Additionally, some settings like Ray Tracing will have a massive impact on visuals but may not be worth the performance cost. Only use it if you have high-end cards like RTX 4080 Super or RTX 4090.

Graphical Option	Description	Recommended Settings
Super Resolution	Adjusts the game's render resolution. Lowering it will boost framerate but will make the game appear slightly blurry. Lower the value while using upscaling technology at 1440p or 4K resolution. 1080p players should stick with 100%	100%
Super Resolution Sampling	Determines which upscaling technology is used. DLSS is only available on Nvidia RTX Cards.	DLSS / FSR
Frame Generation	Determines whether the Frame Generation technology is used to create "fake frames". Will significantly increase the game's FPS, but might include ghosting. Only turn it on as a last resort.	Off
Full Ray Tracing	Determines if Ray Tracing technology is used or not. Turn it off as it comes with massive performance loss.	Off
Full Ray Tracing Level	Determines the quality of Ray Tracing technology used. Turn it off as it comes with massive performance loss.	Off
View Distance Quality	Determines the quality and density of far-away objects.	Cinematic
Anti-Aliasing Quality	Determines the quality of anti-aliasing technology used in the game.	Cinematic
Post-Effects Quality	Controls the quality of post-processing effects such as bloom, ambient occlusion, depth of field, and more. This single setting adjusts all these effects.	Cinematic
Shadow Quality	Determines the quality of shadows, including their accuracy and softness. Higher settings have a massive impact on performance.	Medium
Texture Quality	Controls the texture quality for both the world and characters. It has no performance impact if VRAM usage is within the GPU's limit. Exceeding this limit can cause major stuttering.	Cinematic
Visual Effects Quality	Determines the quality of visual effects such as clouds, fog, and particles. Higher settings have a massive impact on performance.	Medium
Hair Quality	Determines the quality of hair, including fur. Higher settings have a massive impact on performance.	Medium
Vegetation Quality	Determines the quality and density of vegetation in the game.	High
Global Illumination Quality	Determines the quality of lighting in the game. Higher settings greatly enhance visual presentation but can significantly impact performance.	Medium
Reflection Quality	Determines the quality of reflection, including both surface and water reflections.	High

Additional Improvements for Black Myth: Wukong

Reduce Over Sharpening, Change FOV, and Other Essential Improvements

Black Myth: Wukong might be a visually impressive game, but it's not without its flaws. Several intrusive post-processing effects detract from the game's visual quality, including an overly aggressive sharpening filter, vignette effect, and more. Additionally, Wukong lacks an FOV slider, so if you're dissatisfied with the default setting, there's nothing you can do to adjust it.

Fortunately, a mod is available that addresses many of these issues, although it can only be applied to the PC version of the game. PS5 players, unfortunately, are stuck with the default settings.

First, download the WukongTweak mod created by Lyall from GitHub. Make sure to get the most updated version (currently 0.8.2 as of writing this guide). Follow the steps below to enhance your game's visual clarity:

Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
Open the WukongTweak.ini file located in Downloads\WukongTweak_v0.8.2\b1\Binaries\Win64.
Make the following changes:
1. Adjust the AdditionalFOV value to change the FOV in the game (range is -80 to 80, with a default of 0).
2. Set Enabled = false under the Vignette section.
3. Ensure the Chromatic Aberration section is set to false.
4. Verify that Strength in the Adjust Sharpening section is set to 1 (or adjust it according to your preference).
Save and close the WukongTweak.ini file.
Copy the b1 folder from inside WukongTweak_v0.8.2.
Paste the b1 folder into the root of the game directory.

That’s it! Now, open the game as usual, and all the changes will be applied. Your game should look much clearer with the reduced sharpening effect, and post-processing effects like Chromatic Aberration and Vignette disabled.

Rating block community and brand ratings Image