Black Myth: Wukong — patch notes and updates
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| "Black Myth: Wukong" 25% Off Sale Incoming | 2026-01-30 | Happy New Year to all Destined Ones! As the Chinese Year of the Horse arrives, the development team has prepared a limited-time festive offer. All editions (Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Deluxe Edition Upgrade) will soon be available at 25% off. The specific schedule for Steam is as follows: 10 Feb, 02:00 – 24 Feb, 02:00 (Beijing Time) For more details, please check the announcement on our official website. Thank you all for your company and support. May you brave frost and snow unscathed, safe and sound all year round. |
| Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.21.23831 Patch Notes | 2026-01-14 | Version: 1.0.21.23831 Update Time: January 14, 2026 16:00 (UTC+8) What to Know Before Patch Installation The patch size is approximately 2.0 GB. However, due to the platform's update mechanism, your computer will need to reserve a certain amount of free disk space (not necessarily on the same disk) for temporary storage of the update files. If you have installed any mods in the game, installing the patch may cause compatibility issues. This could prevent you from launching the game, corrupt your save files, cause mods to malfunction, or trigger error pop-ups during gameplay. We recommend uninstalling the installed mods and verifying the integ |
| Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.20.22023 Patch Notes | 2025-10-16 | Version: 1.0.20.22023 Update Time: October 16, 2025 16:00 (UTC+8) What to Know Before Patch Installation The patch size is approximately 5.7 GB. However, due to the platform's update mechanism, your computer will need to reserve a certain amount of free disk space (not necessarily on the same disk) for temporary storage of the update files. If you have installed any mods in the game, installing the patch may cause compatibility issues. This could prevent you from launching the game, loading your saved games, or triggering error pop-ups during gameplay. We recommend uninstalling the installed mods and verifying the integrity of the game files |
| "Black Myth: Wukong" – First-Ever Discount Incoming | 2025-06-06 | Dear Destined Ones, We are pleased to announce that all digital editions of Black Myth: Wukong will be on sale for the first time—20% off across all platforms. On Steam, the discount will run from June 20, 1:00 to July 11, 1:00 (Beijing Time). Please note: the Steam discount begins on June 20, not June 18. Additionally, starting June 27, Black Myth: Wukong will also be featured in the Steam Summer Sale (with the same discount). Feel free to make your purchase whenever it suits you best. We know, we know—you've already finished the game. But surely someone around you hasn't yet, right? For more details, check out the official announcement on o |
| Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.16.18901 Patch Notes | 2025-04-17 | Version: 1.0.16.18901 Update Time: April 17, 2025 16:00 (UTC+8) What to Know Before Patch Installation The patch size is approximately 1.9 GB. However, due to the platform's update mechanism, your computer will need to reserve a certain amount of free disk space (not necessarily on the same disk) for temporary storage of the update files. If you have installed any mods in the game, installing the patch may cause compatibility issues. This could prevent you from launching the game, loading your saved games, or triggering error pop-ups during gameplay. We recommend uninstalling the installed mods and verifying the integrity of the game files be |
| Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.14.17737 Patch Notes | 2025-02-20 | Version: 1.0.14.17737 Update Time: February 20, 2025 16:00 (UTC+8) What to Know Before Patch Installation The patch size is approximately 1.9 GB. However, due to the platform's update mechanism, your computer will need to reserve around 4.5 GB of free disk space (not necessarily on the same disk) for temporary storage of the update files. If you have installed any mods in the game, installing the patch may cause compatibility issues. This could prevent you from launching the game, loading your saved games, or triggering error pop-ups during gameplay. We recommend uninstalling the installed mods and verifying the integrity of the game files be |
| Black Myth: Wukong Nominated for GOTY at the 2024 Steam Awards | 2024-12-19 | Destined Ones, We are honored to announce that Black Myth: Wukong has been nominated in the following three categories at The 2024 Steam Awards: Game of the Year Best Game You Suck At Outstanding Story-Rich Game Voting is now open and will continue until 2 AM on January 2, Beijing Time. Your vote is incredibly valuable to us. To all the Destined Ones who nominated us, we owe you our deepest thanks. How fortunate we are to have you with us on this journey! |
| Steam Community Items Now Available | 2024-12-17 | Destined Ones can unlock the following Steam Community Items by playing the game: Trading Cards Badges Profile Backgrounds Emoticons Profile backgrounds and emoticons are also available in the Steam Points Shop. |
| Black Myth: Wukong Patch 1.0.13.16669: Challenge, Journeyer's Chart, etc | 2024-12-14 | Version: 1.0.13.16669 Update Time: December 14, 2024, 10:00 (UTC+8) What to Know Before Patch Installation The patch size is approximately 5.9 GB. However, due to the platform's update mechanism, your computer will need to reserve around 130 GB of free disk space (not necessarily on the same disk) for temporary storage of the update files. If you have installed any mods in the game, installing the patch may cause compatibility issues. This could prevent you from launching the game, loading your saved games, or triggering error pop-ups during gameplay. We recommend uninstalling the installed mods and verifying the integrity of the game files b |
| Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.9.15179 Patch Notes | 2024-09-23 | Version: 1.0.9.15179 Update Time: September 23, 2024 16:00 (UTC+8) What to Know Before Patch Installation: The patch size is approximately 1.7GB. However, due to the platform's update mechanism, your computer will need to reserve around 92GB of free disk space (not necessarily on the same disk) for temporary storage of the update files. If you have installed mods in the game, installing the patch may cause compatibility issues with the mods. This could prevent you from launching the game or triggering error pop-ups during gameplay. We recommend uninstalling the installed mods and verifying the integrity of the game files before restarting the |
| Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.8.14860 Patch Notes | 2024-08-29 | Version: 1.0.8.14860 Update Time: August 29, 2024 16:00 (UTC+8) The patch size is approximately 1.6GB. However, due to the platform's update mechanism, your computer will need to reserve around 80GB of free disk space (not necessarily on the same disk) for temporary storage of the update files. Major Updates: Fixed an issue where enabling FSR could cause crashes for some players during startup or the prologue. Fixed a crash issue in certain areas of the Webbed Hollow when NVIDIA Full Ray Tracing is enabled. Fixed an issue where hair would stretch abnormally. Optimized the hair effects for Yaoguai King "Lingxuzi". Fixed an issue where certain |
| A Few More Tips Before You Hit the Road | 2024-08-20 | Dear Destined Ones, Big day! Big day! "Black Myth: Wukong" has now been officially released. Your epic journey westward starts today! To make this journey smoother, here are some gentle reminders for all the Destined Ones: Plan your gaming time wisely and set up a quiet space to ensure uninterrupted gameplay. If conditions permit, be sure to turn on the sound or put on headphones. Besides engaging in the epic battles with the yaoguai kings, don't miss out on enjoying the beautiful scenery of your journey. If you wish to discover the most surprises in the adventure, consider taking a break from the internet to avoid spoilers. If you encounter |
| Pre-load Black Myth: Wukong now | 2024-08-18 | Two days remain until reembarking on the Journey to the West! Black Myth: Wukong is now available for pre-download on PS5, Steam, and WeGame. |
| Black Myth: Wukong Global Launch Schedule | 2024-08-17 | "At the summit of thine quest, strive higher still, ne'er find rest, The world's a stage of grand design, where greatness doth in deeds align, When noblest form thou do embrace, through honor's boon and valor's grace, Beyond that lofty threshold waits, enlightenment, ordained by fate." Black Myth: Wukong will be ready to play globally on PS5 and PC at 10 AM (UTC +8) on August 20, 2024. Take a look at the image to find out when you can start playing the game in your local time. |
| Benchmark Tool Patch Notes Version 1.0.4.14649 | 2024-08-14 | In this update, we have focused on fixing the major issues since its release. Please refer to the following changelog for specific details: Bug Fixes Added a "Compatibility Mode" launch option. Those Destined Ones who are unable to properly start the benchmark tool, please try selecting the Compatibility Mode in the launch options to start this tool. Please note that compatibility mode will enable vertical sync, which may cause a drop in frame rate. Players who can start normally should not select this option. Fixed a crash that occurred when entering the settings interface. This issue could cause the tool window to display abnormally and be |
| "Black Myth: Wukong Benchmark Tool" is Now Available on Steam | 2024-08-13 | The "Black Myth: Wukong Benchmark Tool" is now available for free download on Steam. This tool allows you to preliminarily check your PC's hardware performance and system compatibility for running the game. You can customize benchmark settings to preview game visuals and performance for different graphics options. This tool is a PC benchmarking application specifically developed for "Black Myth: Wukong". It is separate from the game itself and is non-playable. We have ensured that benchmark results closely approximate expected performance when playing "Black Myth: Wukong", however, due to the complexity and variability of gaming scenarios, te |
| Black Myth: Wukong - Pre-Orders Now Available | 2024-06-07 | Black Myth: Wukong will be globally released on August 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM Beijing Time (UTC+8) and will be available on PS5, Steam, Epic Games Store, and WeGame. The pre-order CG trailer premiered at the 2024 Summer Game Fest Opening Ceremony, and digital pre-orders are now live across multiple platforms. Details of the physical Deluxe Edition and Collector's Edition have also been revealed. On Steam, the Destined One can choose between 2 editions: the Digital Standard Edition and the Digital Deluxe Edition. The Black Myth: Wukong Digital Standard Edition includes: Full Game The Black Myth: Wukong Digital Deluxe Edition includes: Full Game |
| PC System Requirements | 2024-06-07 | As the Destined One, you can find the corresponding resolution and graphics quality in the following table for different specs. * The above specifications were tested with DLSS/FSR/XeSS enabled. |
| Black Myth: Wukong Release Date Revealed | 2023-12-08 | Greetings, Destined One! The release date of Black Myth: Wukong has been revealed in a new story trailer which premiered on The Game Awards 2023: it will be August 20, 2024. Our latest trailer features extensive new gameplay footage and in-game cinematics, all captured on PC. If you are new to the game, here's what you should know: Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. 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. We have shared more than 60 minutes of gameplay footage online. You can find the |
| Black Myth: Wukong - Steam Page Goes Live & Now Heading to Gamescom 2023! | 2023-08-21 | Greetings, Destined One! The long-awaited moment has arrived, and we are delighted to greet you all here. Previously, we showcased you several live gameplay videos, providing a glimpse of the game's visuals, combat, and storytelling. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Black Myth: Wukong will be offering a hands-on demo at Gamescom 2023 in Cologne, from August 23rd to August 27th. We will offer you a 30-minute gameplay experience with never-before-seen levels and mighty foes. For those of you planning to attend Gamescom, don't miss the chance to visit Booth B041, Hall 6, and be among the first to experience the game. We are eagerly lookin |