Black Myth: Wukong, the new action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology that is said to combine rich storytelling, stunning visuals, and a unique take on the action RPG formula to create an unforgettable, narrative-driven experience inspired by one of the greatest Chinese classic novels of all time (i.e., Journey to the West), has turned out to be a bigger success than what Chinese developer Game Science might have ever imagined, according to the latest numbers from SteamDB that show how the game has managed to achieve an all-time peak of 2,223,179 players, besting games that include Palworld and Counter-Strike 2. That number makes Black Myth Wukong second only to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, which remains at the top of SteamDB’s most-play-games list with 3,257,248 players.
Steam’s most-played games now include:
- All-Time Peak
- PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (3,257,248)
- Black Myth: Wukong (2,223,179)
- Palworld (2,101,867)
- Counter-Strike 2 (1,818,773)
- Lost Ark (1,325,305)
- 24-Hour Peak
- Black Myth: Wukong (2,223,179)
- Counter-Strike 2 (1,275,540)
- PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (614,900)
- Dota 2 (603,265)
- Banana (446,287)
Key features of Black Myth: Wukong:
- “Breathtaking Blend of Eastern Myth & Reality: Awe-inspiring landscapes, from lush forests and towering mountains to mystical temples and dark, foreboding caves, meticulously crafted to transport players into a fantastical rendition of ancient China.”
- “Strange, Intelligent & Formidable Monsters: A diverse array of mythical beings (Yaoguai), from powerful demons and cunning spirits to legendary monsters, each with their own unique abilities and backstories.” “Inspired by ‘Journey to the West,’ these formidable foes add depth and challenge to your adventure.
- “Dynamic Combat Abilities & Diverse Strategies: Experience battles filled with diverse spells, transformations, and magical treasures. Each ability interacts in unique ways, creating a rich and strategic combat system.”
- “Cinematic Story-telling, Complex Characters: Face off against fierce and cunning enemies with compelling backstories, personalities, and motives. Discover what drives these adversaries as you progress.”
Some recent trailers for the game:
Game description:
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. The story is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.