The recent worldwide release ofBlack Myth: Wukonghas taken the gaming industry by storm. The game has received a positive reception from both critics and players thanks to its stunning visuals, complex combat mechanics, and unique retelling of theclassic Chinese novel Journey to the West.

One of the standout features ofBlack Myth: Wukongis its challenging bosses, which will test even the most skilled players and likely require multiple attempts to defeat. Thislevel of difficultyis sure to extend your playtime. But how long is the game exactly? That’s a question many players are eager to have answered, as they want to know if the game offers enough content to justify its $60 price tag.

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How Long To Beat Black Myth: Wukong

Your playtime inBlack Myth: Wukongcan vary greatly. Focusing solely on themain story and some side content will take you around 30 hours, which is a respectable duration for a linear AAA action RPG. While it may not be a 200-hour epic likeElden Ring, it doesn’t need to be. However, if you plan toexperience everythingthe game has to offer — including all optional bosses, side quests, secrets, and more — your playtime can increase significantly to around50 hours.

If you’re not particularly skilled at these types of games (and there’s no shame in that), your playtime might extend even further, as you’ll likely spend more time overcoming tough bosses. In that case, you’re able to easily add another ten hours to your total playtime, depending on your skill level.

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How Many Chapters Are In Black Myth: Wukong?

WhileBlack Myth: Wukongdoes feature some exploration, it is primarily a linear game where you progress from one location to another. The game is divided intosix major regions, each containing several subregions. Each major region corresponds to a chapter, and after defeating the chapter’s final boss, you move on to the next chapter. The main regions are as follows:

Unlike many other linear games,Black Myth: Wukongdoesn’t lock you out of previous regions. Fortunately,you can backtrackviathe fast travel mechanic. You can use theKeeper’s Shrineto teleport between any previously visited regions or subregions, without any cost or penalty.

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