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The protagonist in Black Myth: Wukong engaged in a fight with a boss enemy.
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Why is Black Myth: Wukong so popular?

The thing of legends.

The splashy new action RPG Black Myth: Wukong has been making major waves in the gaming industry since its launch on August 20th. It quickly became the second most-played game on a major online platform. Interestingly enough, almost 90% of these players are based in China.

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Clocking in at a mind-boggling 2.1 million active players, Black Myth: Wukong resonates with many players. According to developer Game Science (founded by former Tencent employee Feng Ji), 88.1% of Black Myth: Wukong's players come from China. While the game's success in one market is not something you hear daily, there's a fantastic (fairy tale) explanation behind it.

The Black Myth: Wukong game's lore is inspired by one of the greatest classic Chinese novels, further explaining its popularity among local players. Its richly detailed and vibrant fantasy world is based on ancient Chinese folklore, specifically the 16th-century novel Journey to the West. While references to ancient Chinese folklore and traditions surely resonate with Chinese players, it is certainly not the only reason. The main reason is simple - the game is great!

Black Myth Wukong sneaking past Wandering Wight
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With reputable outlets giving the game perfect review scores, Black Myth: Wukong's popularity will grow in China and worldwide. As Black Myth: Wukong sales exceed expectations, we can expect Black Myth: Wukong's player count to even out with more international players coming in. I'm sure millions of gamers are excited to play as badass monkeys and pummel enemies with a staff. I know I am. Having said that, I know completing the game won't be easy, as it has very challenging boss fights.

Wondering how to get rid of your pesky headgear in Black Myth: Wukong? Then we've got you covered with How to equip and unequip mask and headgear in Black Myth: Wukong on Pro Game Guides.


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Ivan Krasnov
Ivan Krasnov has been a writer for over 7 years. His areas of interest include shooters like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and The Finals, but also RPGs like Cyberpunk: 2077 and the Dishonored franchise and single-player experiences like God of War and The Last of Us. Ivan has a double major in History and Russian from Oberlin College and when he isn't gaming – he is playing music and touring Europe with his band.