Black Myth: Wukong is a single-player action RPG from the Chinese studio Game Science, based on the classic novel Journey to the West. You play the Destined One, a monkey who wields a staff modelled on Sun Wukong's Ruyi Jingu Bang and sets out across six chapters to recover the relics that can revive Sun Wukong. It is built in Unreal Engine 5. It released on PC and PS5 on 20 August 2024, and on Xbox Series X|S on 20 August 2025.
Combat revolves around the staff and three stances — Smash, Pillar and Thrust — each with its own moveset. Landing light attacks and well-timed dodges builds Focus, and each filled Focus point can be spent on stronger heavy attacks. Spells are grouped into Mysticism, Alteration, Strand and Transformation. Transformation spells turn you into a creature with its own moveset and health pool for a limited time, and they run on Might rather than mana.
The game has no multiplayer and no manual difficulty setting. New Game Plus and a boss battle mode unlock after you finish the story. No paid DLC has been released; the studio's next project is a separate game, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. Critic scores are shown in the reception box on this page.
Smash is available from the start, Pillar unlocks at level 5 and Thrust at level 20 (per Maxroll). Each stance has its own moveset and reach.
Transformations give you a separate health bar and moveset and run on Might. They come from optional bosses, quests and secret areas.
Focus builds from light attacks and well-timed dodges. Each filled Focus point powers heavier attacks; you can also hold heavy attack to charge.
Spirits are captured from defeated yaoguai chiefs and are equipped through vessels for passive bonuses and active skills. The healing gourd is a separate, limited resource refilled at Keeper's Shrines.
Release facts, mechanics and boss details on this page were checked against these sources on 12 October 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.