Black Myth: Wukong is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X and PC. And, graphics wise, it looks insanely good running on Unreal Engine 5. If you’ve been waiting for a game that shows what true potential there is in next-gen hardware, Black Myth: Wukong could be it.
So, what is Black Myth: Wukong? It’s based on the 16th century Chinese novel, Journey to the West. And Black Myth: Wukong puts you in the shoes of the Monkey King, Wukong, as he battles Chinese mythological creatures and monsters. Developer Game Science have recently transitioned the game from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5. And boy, does it bring Wukong’s world to life in jaw-dropping detail.
Black Myth: Wukong has the potential to be to Chinese mythology what 2018’s God of War was to Norse mythology. That being said, let’s run down what we know about it so far!
Black Myth: Wukong PS5 Gameplay Trailer
On August 20th, Game Science released a brand new 12 minute gameplay trailer for Black Myth: Wukong. The trailer not only introduces us to the world and mythology of the game, but it shows off some incredible looking Unreal Engine 5 action, too.
The trailer opens with a caveat stating: “Everything you about to see [sic] was captured in-game running in real-time work in progress – does not represent the final look of the game.”
Of course, should a graphical downgrade or gameplay change happen prior to launch, Game Science want to protect themselves. And while this trailer may not ultimately be representative of the final product, it sets a high bar. One that Game Science will hopefully strive to deliver on. And if they do, Black Myth: Wukong PS5 will please a lot of players.
Black Myth: Wukong Graphics
The first thing we see in the new gameplay trailer are stunning clips of the landscapes and architecture of Black Myth: Wukong. The level of detail on display is pretty mind-boggling. Unreal Engine 5 is clearly putting in the work.
We see temples packed to the brim with exquisitely detailed Buddhist and Chinese folk statues, gloriously lush landscapes and nature, and some seriously impressive snow physics. The graphics are truly a sight to behold.
Creatures
Being a game centred on Chinese mythology, we see many weird and wonderful creatures in the gameplay trailer. All are rendered in fantastic detail.
The first we get a look at is a man with no head playing a musical instrument. There’s also a goateed man with the body of a bird, a traditional Chinese electric dragon, and numerous monkey-like humanoid creatures. One of which being the protagonist, Wukong, the Monkey King. And this glimpse into the eccentric world of mythological creatures really excites me to see more.
Souls-like Gameplay
Black Myth: Wukong has been described as “Souls-like”. That is, a game with mechanics similar to Souls series games like Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls. And they are famed for their high level of difficulty and vast array of bosses.
Also similar to Souls games is Black Myth: Wukong‘s emphasis on melee combat. In the trailer we see Wukong battle various enemies and a couple of bosses with his legendary magical staff, Ruyi Jingu Bang. The Ruyi Bang can grow and shrink to its owner’s whim and weighs an immense 17,550 lbs.
Black Myth: Wukong Release Date
When is Black Myth: Wukong coming out? No specific release date has been confirmed, but it is scheduled to arrive in 2023.
Even though it’s a couple of years away, we can’t wait to see more of Black Myth: Wukong PS5.
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