Summary
People may encounter some serious issues when playing the recently releasedBlack Myth: Wukong, the game’s developer, Game Science, has warned.Black Myth: Wukonglaunched on the PC and PlayStation 5 on August 20, while an Xbox Series X/S release will arrive later.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5,Black Myth: Wukongis an ambitious action-packed RPGinspired byJourney to the West, a classic novel deeply rooted in Chinese mythology. While many have praised the game’s solid combat and impressive visuals,Black Myth: Wukonghas also been criticized for its many technical issues, including ones that prevent players from being able to play the title. Developer Game Science has addressed its latest release’s problems, with the studio openly admitting that some issues may simply be unavoidable due to a number of factors.
In a statement, Game Science explained that serious issues may pop up inBlack Myth: Wukongoccasionally as a result of its vast scale, as well as the myriad of software and hardware environments that the title is expected to run on. The company, which claimed thatBlack Myth: Wukongwent through multiple internal tests prior to its launch, has apologized to fans. Game Science assured the public that issues could be proactively addressed if players consent to the developer’s Data Storage and Processing Agreement. Moreover, the studio promised that it would focus on the quality of each player’s experience and address any issues affecting normal gameplay in future updates.
Possible Fixes for Black Myth: Wukong Issues
Game Science has advised players who encounter issues that prevent them from playing the RPG to try restarting or resting at a Keeper’s Shrine, the sites that act as checkpoints andfast travel locations inBlack Myth: Wukong. Meanwhile, people with graphics and launch issues were told to refer to the game’s support documentation.
Despite its issues, Game Science’s newest title has been a massive hit. With its peak concurrent player count of 2.2 million,Black Myth: Wukonghas become the most-played single-player gamein the history of Steam. This record was previously held by CD Projekt Red’sCyberpunk 2077, which was able to reach more than a million concurrent players when it launched in 2020. As of writing, onlyPlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundshas a higher peak concurrent player record on Valve’s popular game distribution platform, according to data provided by SteamDB
Game Science revealed in a 2020 interview thatBlack Myth: Wukong, which some now consider to be one of thebest games made by Chinese developers, would be the first release in a series that draws on tales from China. Prior to launchingBlack Myth: Wukong, Game Science released100 HeroesandArt of War: Red Tides.
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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.
