People try the Black Myth: Wukong game at the Game Science booth during Gamescom 2023 in Cologne, Germany on Aug 23. – Xinhua photo BEIJING (Aug 24): In a world where ever-changing high-end techniques are redefining the lifestyles of ‘Generation Z’, a game named ‘Black Myth: Wukong’, with its exquisite scenarios and Chinese culture genes, has brought about a mania among gaming enthusiasts worldwide. Within 10 hours of its official release globally, the Triple-A game had over two million concurrent players on Steam.
The unexpected success of the game, developed by a private Chinese company over six years, has allowed people to appreciate exotic Chinese traditional culture in addition to the fun and joy of playing the game. Wukong, or Monkey King, is an iconic figure from Journey to the West – a Chinese classic novel dating back about 500 years. The tale is about the adventures of a monk and his three disciples, centering on Sun Wukong, known for his supernatural abilities and mischievous nature.
There is overwhelming praise for its impact on the game industry. Back to the essence, just as Feng Ji, the game’s producer, said: “The game is good enough in quality to attract gamers to soak into the Chinese god-evil story.” An interest in the ancient Chinese literature Journey to the West has been aroused among netizens and players.
Some who bought this game may not be fans of the Chinese classic epic, but you can be – that’s what it has proved. An ongoing hot .