Black Myth: Wukong Dominates Steam Charts Ahead of Release

Black Myth: Wukong has ascended to the top of global Steam charts, before its official launch. Learn more about its Western and Chinese success.

Black Myth: Wukong's Ascent to the Peak of Steam ChartsWukong's Triumph

Approaching release, Black Myth: Wukong's popularity has skyrocketed, placing it atop Steam's best-seller list.

This action RPG has consistently held a spot within the platform's top 100 for nine weeks, previously residing at number 17. A recent surge in popularity has propelled it past prominent titles such as Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG.

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

The excitement surrounding Black Myth: Wukong has undoubtedly reached a global peak, but its effect on China has been especially significant. Local media has even praised it as the pinnacle of Chinese AAA game development, a title that carries immense significance in a nation quickly becoming a major gaming force with Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves among its successes.

The game was first shown in a 13-minute pre-alpha gameplay trailer in 2020. Even four years ago, however, the game garnered an astounding 2 million YouTube views and 10 million on the Chinese platform Bilibili in just 24 hours, according to South China Morning Post. This extraordinary attention propelled Game Science into the global spotlight, even attracting an overly enthusiastic fan who broke into the studio on a Saturday morning to show their admiration, according to IGN China.

For a studio mainly known for mobile games, the overwhelming reaction to Black Myth: Wukong is a remarkable accomplishment for Game Science, especially considering the game is yet to launch.

The buzz surrounding Black Myth: Wukong has been intense. From its unveiling, players were captivated by its visuals and Souls-like combat, punctuated by epic encounters with enormous creatures. With the game’s release on August 20th for PC and PlayStation 5 imminent, anticipation is high. Only time will tell if Black Myth: Wukong can truly fulfill its immense promise.