The Game Science team has unveiled that Black Myth: Zhong Kui will be the upcoming title in the Black Myth collection.
In the latest Role-Playing Game developed by the studio, players assume the character of Zhong Kui, a famous deity known for capturing spirits in Chinese mythology. This divine being traverses both the underworld and our world.
Sequel to Black Myth: Wukong
After the tremendous sales success of Black Myth: Wukong, with over 10 million copies sold in just its first three days, Game Science is now extending the series with a new title called Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The team has confirmed that the game is currently in development stages, but no specific release date or timeframe has been disclosed as of yet. Excitingly, Xbox players can anticipate the arrival of Wukong on Series X|S consoles by August 20, 2025.
Story and Setting
Geoff Keighley unveiled the game during Opening Night Live, characterizing Zhong Kui as the “deity who roams between Hell and Earth, tasked with capturing ghosts.” The game is based on the Chinese folklore story, Zhong Kui Banishing Evil, where players will encounter supernatural perils and delve into a shadowy, mystical interpretation of ancient China.
According to Game Science, the new game promises unique adventures and novel gameplay elements that aim to enhance and refine aspects identified for improvement based on experiences with Wukong.
Developer Statement
Game Science recently unveiled a captivating verse as a complement to their announcement, focusing on the dual role of Zhong Kui – a judge and a warrior. Armed with his sword, he serves as the arbiter between truth and falsehood. Although no gameplay footage was shared, the developers stressed that Black Myth: Zhong Kui is an action RPG for a single player, steeped in Chinese mythology.
What’s Next
The game “Black Myth: Zhong Kui” is currently undergoing early stages of production and hasn’t shown any gameplay footage as of now. On the other hand, “Black Myth: Wukong” is progressing further with signs that it might receive extra content or downloadable expansions in the future.
Here is the official tease from GameScience:
Today, the title for the new Black Myth game was revealed – ‘Black Myth: Zhong Kui’, the second installment in the series. This action role-playing game takes its main creative inspiration from the well-known Chinese folk hero, Zhong Kui. Although the game is still in developmental stages, there’s currently no in-game footage available. The first CG teaser trailer for
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2025-08-20 05:02