"Black Myth: Wukong Dominates Steam Charts Pre-Launch"

Black Myth: Wukong has surged to the top of Steam's charts worldwide, achieving this feat even before its official release. Dive into the details of its remarkable success both in the West and in its native China.

Black Myth: Wukong Journeys to the Top of the Steam Charts

Wukong’s Rise to the Top

With its release date approaching, Black Myth: Wukong has captured the attention of gamers globally, soaring to the pinnacle of Steam's best-seller charts.

This action RPG has maintained a strong presence in the top 100 on Steam for nine consecutive weeks, previously ranking at number 17. However, a recent spike in popularity has propelled it past even the most iconic titles such as Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG.

Twitter(X) user @Okami13_ highlighted that the game "also regularly stayed in the top 5 on Chinese Steam for the past two months."

The excitement around Black Myth: Wukong has reached a global peak, but its influence in China is especially profound. Local media has celebrated it as a benchmark for Chinese AAA game development, a significant accolade in a country that is quickly becoming a dominant force in gaming, with successes like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves.

The game was first showcased through a 13-minute pre-alpha gameplay trailer in 2020. Even back then, it achieved an astonishing 2 million views on YouTube and 10 million on Bilibili within just 24 hours, as reported by the South China Morning Post. This massive attention catapulted Game Science into the international spotlight, even leading to an enthusiastic fan breaking into the studio on a Saturday morning to show their support, according to IGN China.

For a studio known primarily for mobile games, the response to Black Myth: Wukong represents a groundbreaking achievement for Game Science, especially since the game has yet to be released.

The buzz around Black Myth: Wukong has been relentless. From the moment it was unveiled, players have been enthralled by its stunning visuals and challenging, Souls-like combat, along with epic battles against massive creatures. As the release date of August 20th for PC and PlayStation 5 draws near, anticipation continues to build. Only time will reveal whether Black Myth: Wukong can meet the lofty expectations set by its fervent fanbase.