However, the tale of Wukong’s creation reminds us that true mastery unfolds in its own time. Development for Black Myth: Wukong began in 2018, and even though the game was revealed in 2020, it took until 2024 for it to land in players’ hands.

Game Science is creating a new installment in the Black Myth series centered around Zhong Kui, a real-world mythological figure from Chinese history.

The Chinese video game studio behind the global hit Black Myth: Wukong, which played a role in shifting Beijing’s attitude on the gaming industry, has begun developing a new title featuring a Taoist ghost hunter from Chinese folklore.