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Black Myth: Wukong Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Genre | Action RPG, Soulslike |
| Initial Release (PS5, PC) | 2024-08-20 |
| Developer | Game Science |
| Publisher | Game Science |
| Setting | Ancient China, Journey to the West Mythology |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Windows (PC - Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X/S (TBA), GeForce Now |
| Multiplayer | Single-player Only |
| Unique Feature | Based on 'Journey to the West', stunning UE5 visuals, deep combat with staff stances, spells, and transformations, challenging Soulslike boss battles. |
Black Myth: Wukong System Requirements
Minimum_1080p_Low
tune Minimum (Target: 1080p, Low settings, ~30-60 FPS with upscaling) – Low Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR/XeSS on 'Performance' or 'Balanced') strongly recommended.
Recommended_1080p_High
tune Recommended (Target: 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS, potentially with upscaling) – High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR/XeSS on 'Quality' or 'Balanced') likely beneficial for stable 60 FPS.
Ultra_RayTracing_1440p_High_4K_Medium
tune Ultra (Target: 1440p High / 4K Medium, ~60 FPS with Ray Tracing & DLSS/FSR Performance/Balanced) – High/Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing Enabled (if applicable), Upscaling (DLSS/FSR/XeSS 'Performance' or 'Balanced' for 1440p, 'Ultra Performance' for 4K).
Black Myth: Wukong Laptop Recommendations
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling strongly recommended.).
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storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
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Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling strongly recommended.).
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developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling strongly recommended.).
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Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12900 H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling strongly recommended.).
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storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
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Model: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I5 12450 H (Score: 628)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling strongly recommended.).
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storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
710
Model: Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I5 12500 H (Score: 633)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 TI (Score: 7220) @ 80W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling strongly recommended.).
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Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling strongly recommended.).
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1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling strongly recommended.).
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1489
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling strongly recommended.).
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developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
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Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: Minimum_1080p_Low - Minimum (Low Preset, Upscaling strongly recommended.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 64-bit or newer (Latest Update)
64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 with the latest service packs and updates is required.
- save_altStorage Note: 130 GB available space (SSD Recommended, NVMe SSD for Ultra/Optimal Experience)
An SSD is highly recommended for good loading times, reduced texture pop-in, and smoother overall gameplay. For Ultra settings or the best possible experience, an NVMe SSD is preferable due to higher bandwidth.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: Supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS. Utilizing these upscaling technologies is highly recommended across all tiers, especially on laptops, to achieve target framerates while maintaining good visual quality, particularly at resolutions above 1080p or when enabling demanding features like Ray Tracing.
Key Settings: Resolution, Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Effects Quality, Anti-Aliasing, Ray Tracing settings (if applicable), and Foliage/View Distance significantly impact performance. Fine-tuning these settings in conjunction with upscaling is key to a good experience.
Black Myth: Wukong: Map Size and Regions
Black Myth: Wukong is not an open-world game but features large, distinct levels divided into chapters, each with its own environmental theme (e.g., forests, deserts, snowy mountains). While levels offer branching paths and exploration, the overall progression is more linear, comparable in structure to games like Sekiro. The game does not provide a traditional player map, encouraging environmental observation. Fast travel is available via 'Keeper's Shrines' (checkpoints).
Black Myth: Wukong: Post-Launch Content / DLC
An expansion for Black Myth: Wukong is reportedly in development. The game has received post-launch patches for performance improvements, bug fixes, and new features like DLSS 4.0 support and additional language options (e.g., Thai).
Black Myth: Wukong: Game Editions
Available editions include: Digital Standard Edition ($59.99 USD), Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99 USD - includes base game, Bronzecloud Staff weapon, Folk Opera Mask, Folk Opera Almsgiving Armor, Folk Opera Leather Bracers, Folk Opera Buskins, Wind Chimes curio, and selected digital soundtrack). Physical Deluxe Edition (PC, $169 USD) and Collector's Edition (PC, $399 USD - includes a 40cm Wukong figurine) have also been available, though primarily for PC and potentially with regional limitations. Pre-order bonus was the Trailblazer's Scarlet Gourd.
Black Myth: Wukong: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
The game is single-player only, so cross-play is not applicable. Cross-progression or cross-buy features between platforms have not been highlighted.
Black Myth: Wukong Specific Game Elements
Black Myth: Wukong Weapons
- securityBronzecloud Staff (Weapon (Staff Variant))
An exclusive staff weapon included in the Digital Deluxe Edition. Likely offers a unique appearance and potentially different starting stats or properties.
- securityThe Staff (As-You-Will Cudgel / Ruyi Jingu Bang inspired) (Primary Melee (Versatile Staff))
The main weapon of the Destined One, a magical staff that can extend, shrink, and is used in conjunction with various combat stances (Smash, Pillar, Thrust). Its mastery is central to combat, allowing for a wide range of attacks, parries, and special moves.
- securityTransformed Abilities (as weapons) (Situational Melee/Ranged/Special)
When transformed into various creatures or powerful beings, the Destined One gains access to their unique attacks and abilities, which serve as temporary 'weapons' or combat styles (e.g., a large demon's claws, a fire-breathing creature's breath).
Black Myth: Wukong Vehicles
- directions_carNone (Traversal by Foot/Abilities) (N/A)
Traversal in Black Myth: Wukong is primarily on foot, supplemented by the Destined One's acrobatic abilities, dodges, and potentially spells like 'Cloud Step'. There are no player-controlled vehicles in the traditional sense.
Black Myth: Wukong Characters
- personBull Demon King (Niu Mowang) - Antagonist / Major Boss / Demon Lord
A powerful demon lord from 'Journey to the West', an old acquaintance turned adversary of Sun Wukong. Features as a significant boss with his own domain and storyline.
- personErlang Shen (Yang Jian) - Antagonist / Major Boss / Celestial General
A powerful deity from Chinese mythology, known for his third eye and formidable combat prowess. Appears as a major antagonist and challenging boss fight in the game.
- personRed Boy (Hong Hai'er) - Antagonist / Major Boss / Fire-wielding Demon
The son of the Bull Demon King and Princess Iron Fan, known for his mastery of Samadhi Fire. Appears as a challenging boss with a storyline connected to his parents.
- personSun Wukong (The Monkey King / Great Sage Equal to Heaven) - Central Lore Figure / Legendary Hero
The iconic protagonist of 'Journey to the West'. In Black Myth: Wukong, his legend is central to the plot, and the Destined One's journey is deeply intertwined with Wukong's past and fate.
- personThe Destined One - Protagonist / Monkey Warrior (playable)
The main playable character, a skilled monkey warrior on a quest to uncover the truth behind the legend of Sun Wukong and the events of 'Journey to the West'. Wields a magical staff and can master various spells and transformations.
- personVarious Yaoguai (Demons & Monsters) - Enemies / Bosses
A diverse bestiary of demons, monsters, and spirits (Yaoguai) drawn from Chinese folklore and 'Journey to the West', each with unique designs, abilities, and backstories. They serve as common enemies and challenging boss encounters.
- personZhu Bajie (Pigsy - Mentioned/Implied) - Supporting Character (from lore)
One of Sun Wukong's companions in 'Journey to the West'. While his direct prominent role in the game's plot for the 'Destined One' is less clear than Wukong's, he is a key figure from the source material.
Top 3 Characters (Subjective):
Destined One (Player Character): The mysterious monkey protagonist whose journey players experience. 2. Sun Wukong (The Monkey King): The legendary figure whose shadow looms large over the story, with the quest revolving around his legacy. 3. Erlang Shen: A prominent and visually striking antagonist from the novel, presenting a major challenge in the game.
Black Myth: Wukong Missions / Objectives
- flagExploration and Secret Finding
Objective: Traversing large, detailed levels to discover hidden paths, optional boss fights, collectibles (like Meditation Spots, Curios, Gourds), lore entries, and upgrade materials. The game encourages thorough exploration of its distinct environments.
- flagMastering Abilities and Transformations
Objective: Acquiring and upgrading a variety of spells, staff stances, and transformation abilities. Certain encounters or environmental challenges may require specific abilities or transformations to overcome, encouraging experimentation and mastery of the available toolkit.
- flagThe Destined One's Journey (Main Campaign)
Objective: A chapter-based main storyline where the player, as the Destined One, ventures through various mythical locations to uncover the truth behind Sun Wukong's legend and collect powerful relics. This involves navigating challenging environments, solving light puzzles, and defeating numerous enemies and powerful bosses inspired by 'Journey to the West'.
- flagYaoguai Hunts / Boss Battles
Objective: Confronting and defeating a wide array of Yaoguai (demons/monsters), including over 70-80 distinct boss encounters. Each boss typically has multiple phases and unique attack patterns, requiring strategic use of stances, spells, and transformations. Defeating them often yields new abilities (Spirit Skills) or key items.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives (Conceptual based on game structure):
Major Yaoguai Kings: Each chapter likely culminates in a multi-phase boss battle against a powerful antagonist from 'Journey to the West' lore, requiring mastery of combat mechanics. 2. Uncovering Relics of the Past: Missions focused on finding key items or information related to Sun Wukong's original journey or the current obscured truth. 3. Mastering Transformations: Quests or challenges that unlock or require the use of specific powerful transformations to overcome obstacles or enemies.
Black Myth: Wukong Companions / Summons
- groupNone (Primarily Solo) (N/A)
Ability: The game focuses on the Destined One's solo journey. While you might interact with NPCs or summon temporary allies through spells (like 'A Pluck of Many'), there are no persistent, controllable companions in the traditional RPG sense.
Black Myth: Wukong Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkCelestial Medicines / Attribute Enhancers
Location/Use: Rare consumables or items that permanently increase the Destined One's core attributes like health, mana (for spells), or stamina (Focus Points for staff techniques).
- collections_bookmarkCurios
Location/Use: Equippable accessory items found throughout the world or as rewards. They provide passive buffs, resistances, or unique gameplay effects. Example: Wind Chimes (Deluxe Edition).
- collections_bookmarkGourd Upgrades / Ingredients
Location/Use: Items related to customizing and enhancing the healing gourd, allowing players to choose different types of concoctions for health recovery or other temporary buffs. Ingredients for crafting these are likely found via exploration and defeating enemies.
- collections_bookmarkLore Items / Story Fragments
Location/Use: Objects, scrolls, or environmental details that provide deeper insights into the game's narrative, the mythology of the world, and the backstories of characters and enemies.
- collections_bookmarkMeditation Spots
Location/Use: Specific locations in the game world where the Destined One can meditate to gain skill points, used for unlocking or upgrading abilities in the skill trees.
- collections_bookmarkRelics
Location/Use: Key story items or powerful artifacts collected after major boss fights or chapter completions, potentially granting significant passive bonuses or unlocking new progression paths. The main quest involves collecting relics tied to Sun Wukong.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Spots: Locations where players can meditate to gain skill points for upgrading abilities. 2. Curios: Hidden or rewarded accessories that provide various passive bonuses or unique effects when equipped. 3. Celestial Medicines / Upgrade Materials: Items used to permanently boost attributes (health, mana, stamina) or upgrade weapons and equipment.
Black Myth: Wukong Armor
- shieldFolk Opera Armor Set
Focus/Stats: A cosmetic armor set included in the Digital Deluxe Edition, consisting of the Folk Opera Mask, Folk Opera Almsgiving Armor, Folk Opera Leather Bracers, and Folk Opera Buskins. Provides a distinct visual style.
- shieldVarious Equipment Pieces
Focus/Stats: Players can equip different pieces of gear that likely influence stats such as defense, resistances, or provide passive bonuses. The game features distinct slots for equipment like masks, armor, bracers, and buskins.
Black Myth: Wukong Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomDefault Attire (The Destined One)
Details: The primary appearance of the player character. It's likely that other armor pieces or outfits can be found or crafted in the game, affecting both appearance and stats, though extensive cosmetic customization beyond distinct sets isn't confirmed as a major feature.
- checkroomFolk Opera Outfit
Details: A full cosmetic outfit included in the Digital Deluxe Edition, comprising a Mask, Almsgiving Armor, Leather Bracers, and Buskins. Offers a unique traditional opera-inspired aesthetic.
Black Myth: Wukong Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
Black Myth: Wukong is a single-player action RPG. There are no official multiplayer modes in the base game. A third-party multiplayer mod (WukongMP) has been developed by the community, offering unofficial PvP and planned co-op.
- labelUser Interface
Features a clean and immersive UI typical of Soulslike action RPGs, focusing on combat information such as health, stamina (Focus), mana, equipped spells/abilities, and enemy status. Contextual prompts appear for interactions and special moves. No persistent mini-map is provided.
- labelSound and Music
The game features a rich soundtrack that blends traditional Chinese instrumentation with epic orchestral scores to create an atmospheric and immersive audio experience complementing the mythology and intense combat. Voice acting is available in Chinese (Mandarin) and English.
- labelGraphics and Visuals
Developed using Unreal Engine 5, Black Myth: Wukong is acclaimed for its stunning visual fidelity, highly detailed character models (especially fur rendering), breathtaking environments inspired by Chinese landscapes and art, realistic particle effects, and advanced lighting. It supports modern graphical technologies like NVIDIA DLSS and ray tracing (though ray tracing might be more optimized in post-launch patches).
- labelAccessibility Features
Specific accessibility options include customizable controls and support for various upscaling technologies (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) which can help players with performance. Further details on comprehensive accessibility features (e.g., advanced subtitle options, colorblind modes, gameplay modifiers) would require in-game review.
- labelStory and Setting
Set in ancient China and deeply rooted in the 16th-century novel 'Journey to the West,' players control 'the Destined One,' a monkey warrior distinct from Sun Wukong, on a quest to uncover a hidden truth behind past legends. The narrative explores a world of gods, demons (Yaoguai), and mythical creatures, traversing breathtaking landscapes like Black Wind Mountain, Yellow Wind Ridge, and the Flaming Mountains. The story delves into the origins and motivations of various characters, revealing tales of love, hate, greed, and fury.
- labelSkills and Upgrades Overview (Techniques, Stances, Gear)
Players master various staff techniques and can switch between different combat Stances (e.g., Smash, Pillar, Thrust). A wide array of Spells are available, categorized into Mysticism (Immobilize, Ring of Fire), Alteration (Cloud Step, Rock Solid - a parry mechanic), and Strand (A Pluck of Many - cloning). Transformations are a key feature, allowing the player to briefly shapeshift into defeated foes using 'Spirit Skills' or undertake longer, more powerful transformations. Skill points, earned by leveling up or finding Meditation Spots, are allocated in skill trees for Foundation (stamina, martial arts, survival attributes), Stances, Spells, and Transformations. Equipment and weapons can also be upgraded.
- labelTop 5 Weapons/Tools (Subjective/Iconic)
- 1. The Staff (Inspired by Ruyi Jingu Bang): The primary weapon, capable of size alteration and used with various stances and combos. 2. Spells: A diverse set of magical abilities for offense, defense, and utility (e.g., Immobilize, Ring of Fire, Rock Solid parry). 3. Transformations: Shapeshifting into various creatures or powerful forms to gain new abilities and advantages in combat. 4. Curios: Equippable accessories that grant passive buffs or unique effects (e.g., Wind Chimes). 5. Gourds: Consumable items for healing, customizable for different effects.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Stance-Based Staff Combat: Fluid and precise melee combat revolving around mastering different staff techniques and stances (Smash, Pillar, Thrust) combined with light/heavy attacks and dodges. 2. Spellcasting & Abilities: A wide array of magical spells for offense, defense, and utility, which can be freely combined with staff combat and transformations. 3. Transformations (Spirit Skills & Major Forms): The ability to shapeshift into various defeated enemies temporarily or assume more powerful, longer-lasting forms, granting unique skills and tactical advantages.
Black Myth: Wukong Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is Black Myth: Wukong?Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG based on the classic Chinese novel 'Journey to the West'. Players control the 'Destined One,' a monkey warrior, and embark on a quest to uncover hidden truths, battling formidable foes using staff combat, spells, and transformations.
- help_outline When was Black Myth: Wukong released?Black Myth: Wukong was released on August 20, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and Windows (PC). The Xbox Series X/S version is planned for a later date.
- help_outline What platforms is Black Myth: Wukong available on?Currently, it's available on PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store). An Xbox Series X/S version is expected later. It's also playable via GeForce Now.
- help_outline What is the gameplay like in Black Myth: Wukong?It's a challenging Soulslike action RPG with a focus on third-person melee combat using a staff. Gameplay involves mastering different stances, utilizing a variety of spells, and transforming into powerful creatures or defeated enemies. It requires precise timing for attacks, dodges, and parries ('Rock Solid' spell).
- help_outline Is Black Myth: Wukong an open-world game?No, it is not a fully open-world game. It features large, distinct levels organized into chapters. While these levels offer exploration and branching paths, the overall structure is more linear. There is no traditional in-game map provided to the player.
- help_outline Is Black Myth: Wukong single-player or multiplayer?Black Myth: Wukong is a single-player only experience for the base game. There are no official multiplayer modes.
- help_outline What is the story based on?The story is deeply rooted in the 16th-century Chinese novel 'Journey to the West,' one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. It draws heavily from its characters, mythology, and themes.