In a statement provided to Windows Central , a Microsoft representative provided some official comments about Black Myth Wukong ‘s delay on Xbox consoles. Stating that the company is “excited for the launch” of the upcoming Xbox game , the spokesperson said that the console manufacturer is “working with Game Science to bring the game” to Xbox platforms. “We can’t comment on the deals made by our partners with other platform holders,” said Microsoft, “but we remain focused on making Xbox the best platform for gamers, and great games are at the center of th
Black Myth: Wukong initially seemed too good to be true. Its beautiful graphics, fluid animations, and fast-paced gameplay were so impressive that a groundswell formed on social media, and the title jumped to the top of many gamers’ most anticipated lists. Of course, those thoughts of the game being just a tech demo lingered, but over time, developer Game Science showed more of Black Myth: Wukong and it became clear the title was very real. Now, having played the game for a few hours, I’m happy to report that, based on this first hands-on, Black Myth: Wukong is one to watch out
What’s most interesting about this development is that it appears to be the first Triple-A release, AKA a full-priced game, to simply be a code in a box. For what it’s worth, Just Dance 2023 is also a code in the box, though it’s fairly niche and not on the level of Black Myth. The practice is often seen on Nintendo Switch releases, where the game is played off the cloud , or where it doesn’t fit on a single cart. Otherwise, outside bundled digital copies with a console purchase , or “Game of the Year” editions that often have the DLC as a voucher , this would appear to be a first.
In a surprising move, Microsoft has provided an official response regarding the recent delay of Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox Series X/S. Although the statement itself doesn’t provide explicit answers to any lingering questions about Black Myth: Wukong ‘s postponed release on the platform, a report from a trusted insider suggests that there could be more to this situation than initially belie
Instead, a copy of the physical edition will have a download voucher inside the box, which players can then redeem online for the full game. That goes for both the standard “Deluxe Edition,” and the recently revealed “Collector’s Edition.” In other words, the physical edition is nothing more than a glorified drink coaster.
Black Myth: Wukong launches August 19, and I expect it won’t take long before the hardcore nerds start cooking up some impossible challenges for it. It’s too bad the banana thing has already been done, but I’m sure someone will find a way to make this brutally difficult game somehow even more masochistic. Maybe not as masochistic as letting the developers watch you struggle for two hours straight, but still pretty hard.
Wukong’s combat is all about resource management. On top of your health, stamina, and charge meter, you also have a magic resource used for spells. The first one I learned was a time stop that could freeze enemies in place. The spell itself has a cooldown after use, but you also spend some mana every time you use it, which can only be refilled by visiting a campsite.
Where the Soulslike elements of Black Myth: Wukong may fall flat is in the game’s protagonist, who is based on Sun Wukong, the Monkey King. Best known as one of the players in Journey to the West, Sun Wukong is a monkey who acquires supernatural abilities through dedication to Taoist practices. He is incredibly strong, he can run “with the speed of a meteor,” and he can even transform into various animals, weapons, and other objects. He is also a very skilled warrior who can freeze people in place, and he can even cloak himself and become invisi
Windows Central’s own Jez Corden made note of Microsoft’s refusal to comment on the potential deals that Game Science might have made with other companies. The reputable insider took this as a sign that the Xbox manufacturer could be insinuating that there’s some sort of third-party exclusivity deal in place for Black Myth: Wukong . Corden elaborated on this suggestion of his, stating that he became aware “of whispers and rumors while out in LA” to attend the FanFest event for 2024’s well-received Xbox Games Showcase that “Game Science had actually taken some form of exclusivity deal with PlayStation for Black Myth: Blackmythwukongfans.Com Wukon
Game Science, the independent Chinese developer behind the highly-anticipated Soulslike Black Myth: Wukong , provided a release date for the studio’s upcoming title during The Game Awards 2023. At the time, the company announced that the action RPG would release on August 20, 2024 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Although Game Science did reaffirm its committment to launching the title on this date during 2024’s Summer Game Fest, the Black Myth: Wukong developer shared bad news for Xbox fans , as it announced that the Series X/S port of the upcoming Soulslike would not launch on the same day as the PS5 and PC versions due to optimization issues. Game Science’s abrupt decision to delay the Xbox port has led to rampant speculation on the matter, but fortunately, Microsoft has stepped in to provide some clar
