Black Myth: Wukong Leads Steam Charts Pre-Launch

Black Myth: Wukong has soared to the top of Steam's global charts, achieving this remarkable feat even before its official release. This article delves into the game's success both in Western markets and its home country, China.

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

Wukong’s Rise to the Top

With its eagerly anticipated release date approaching, Black Myth: Wukong has captured the attention of gamers worldwide, catapulting it to the pinnacle of Steam’s best-seller charts.

This action RPG has maintained a spot within the platform's top 100 for an impressive nine weeks, climbing from position 17 the previous week to surpass even stalwarts like 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 for Black Myth: Wukong has reached a global peak, but its impact in China is particularly noteworthy. Local media has celebrated it as a landmark achievement in Chinese AAA game development, a significant accolade in a country that's quickly becoming a major player in the gaming industry, with titles like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves under its belt.

The game first came into the spotlight with a 13-minute pre-alpha gameplay trailer released in 2020. Even then, it amassed an astounding 2 million views on YouTube and 10 million on the Chinese platform Bilibili within the first 24 hours, as reported by the South China Morning Post. This surge in attention not only put Game Science on the global map but also led to an enthusiastic fan breaking into the studio to express their admiration, according to IGN China.

For a studio primarily focused on mobile games, the overwhelming response to Black Myth: Wukong marks a significant milestone for Game Science, especially as the game has yet to be released.

The anticipation for Black Myth: Wukong has been nothing short of intense. From the moment it was unveiled, players were drawn in by its stunning visuals and engaging Souls-like combat, highlighted by epic battles against massive creatures. As the release date of August 20th for PC and PlayStation 5 draws near, the excitement continues to build. The true test will be whether Black Myth: Wukong can live up to its lofty expectations.