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Black Myth: Wukong Becomes Steam's Second Most-Played Single-Player Game with 2.2 Million Players

Aug 20, 2024, 11:58 AM

The Chinese video game 'Black Myth: Wukong', developed by Game Science and backed by Tencent, has made a significant impact on the gaming industry following its global launch on August 20, 2024. Within hours of its release, the game achieved over 2.2 million concurrent players on Steam, breaking records for single-player games and becoming the second most-played game on the platform. This remarkable achievement surpasses previous records held by major titles such as 'Cyberpunk 2077', 'Elden Ring', and 'Palworld'. Initially, the game recorded 935k concurrent players shortly after its launch, eventually reaching 1.4 million players. The game, inspired by the Chinese mythological figure Sun Wukong from 'Journey to the West', also saw impressive pre-order numbers, with 1.2 million copies sold and $53 million in presales. 'Black Myth: Wukong' has been praised for its high-quality graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5 and has received an 82 Metacritic score. The game's success is seen as a milestone for Chinese AAA game development, traditionally dominated by Western titles.