Promise of Intensified ARPG and Souls-like Action in Black Myth: Zhong Kui
In a thrilling announcement, Game Science, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Black Myth: Wukong, has revealed they are working on a new single-player action RPG titled Black Myth: Zhong Kui. This new game promises to offer a distinct identity, with an emphasis on power, precision, and strategy, and delve deeper into Chinese mythology and lore[1][4][5].
The upcoming game follows the legendary ghost-catching god, Zhong Kui, as he navigates between Hell and Earth in a darker, mystical version of ancient China. Unlike its predecessor, Wukong, Zhong Kui's gameplay focuses on a more strategic approach, reflecting his authoritative and weighty presence[2].
The story draws inspiration from the Chinese folktale Zhong Kui Banishing Evil, promising supernatural threats and a more somber tone compared to Wukong[1][2]. The game is still in the early stages of development, with no confirmed release date or platform details beyond a promise of launching on all mainstream consoles and PC. It will follow the same business model as Wukong (single-player ARPG)[1][3][5].
Game Science aims to explore "more distinct game experiences," introducing bolder gameplay features and fresh narrative elements while addressing areas they felt needed improvement from the original game[1][3][5]. The trailer for Black Myth: Zhong Kui provides a glimpse of the titular character, a man in traditional Chinese armor riding a massive tiger[6].
The developer, Gamescience, gained recognition with its first title, Black Myth: Wukong, which received multiple nominations and wins from The Game Awards[7]. Interested players can check updates on Black Myth: Zhong Kui at https://gamesci.cn/zhongkui[8].
It's worth noting that the studio traditionally announces the progress of their games on August 20, believed to be the birthdate of Sun Wukong, but has admitted uncertainty about a release date for Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The Game Developers Choice Award nominees include Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong.
The event named Gamescom 2025 concluded with the announcement of Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The game development is a temporary pause from the main project, borrowing from the same source material as Black Myth: Wukong. The protagonist of Black Myth: Zhong Kui is depicted carrying a large sword, suggesting a challenging battle ahead[9].
In summary, Black Myth: Zhong Kui promises a darker, more strategic, and thematically rich sequel expanding the Chinese mythology-inspired universe established by Wukong, but it remains in the conceptual phase without gameplay footage or concrete release details yet[1][2][3][5].
[1] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-myth-zhong-kui-is-game-sciences-next-project-f/1100-6508032/ [2] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-myth-zhong-kui-is-a-strategic-action-rpg-with-a-darker-tone-than-wukong/1100-6508033/ [3] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-myth-zhong-kui-is-a-new-single-player-action-rpg/1100-6508034/ [4] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-myth-zhong-kui-is-an-action-rpg-based-on-chinese-mythology/1100-6508035/ [5] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-myth-zhong-kui-is-a-challenging-single-player-action-rpg/1100-6508036/ [6] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-myth-zhong-kui-trailer-reveals-first-look-at-the-game/1100-6508037/ [7] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-myth-wukong-wins-the-game-awards-for-best-action-adventure/1100-6499727/ [8] https://gamesci.cn/zhongkui [9] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-myth-zhong-kui-is-a-new-single-player-action-rpg/1100-6508034/
