Wukong’s combat is all about resource management. On top of your health, stamina, and charge meter, you also have a magic resource used for spells. The first one I learned was a time stop that could freeze enemies in place. The spell itself has a cooldown after use, but you also spend some mana every time you use it, which can only be refilled by visiting a campsite.

Game Science, the independent Chinese developer behind the highly-anticipated Soulslike Black Myth: Wukong , provided a release date for the studio's upcoming title during The Game Awards 2023. At the time, the company announced that the action RPG would release on August 20, 2024 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Although Game Science did reaffirm its committment to launching the title on this date during 2024's Summer Game Fest, the Black Myth: Wukong developer shared bad news for Xbox fans , as it announced that the Series X/S port of the upcoming Soulslike would not launch on the same day as the PS5 and PC versions due to optimization issues. Game Science's abrupt decision to delay the Xbox port has led to rampant speculation on the matter, but fortunately, Microsoft has stepped in to provide some clar

Black Myth: Wukong was a standout at Gamescom this year. Public queues regularly exceeded a four-hour wait, when they weren't closed due to reaching capacity, and there was a considerable buzz on the show floor. Brave people camped out at the booth with a sandwich in hand, sat on a camping chair, slowly counting down the hours until they got to play Game Science's upcoming Chinese Mythology-focused Soulsl

The recently launched pre-orders for Black Myth: Wukong show that there are four distinct versions of the game, the Standard Edition , Digital Deluxe Edition , Deluxe Edition , and Collector's Edition . Physical releases of Black Myth: Wukong are limited to the Deluxe and Collector's Editions, with the Standard and Digitial Deluxe Editions including digital-only pre-order bonuses that players will be able to download and claim in-game. Again, players should keep in mind that the physical Deluxe and Collector's Editions of Black Myth: Wukong will not include a disc and instead provide players with a digital download code, though both editions come with a slew of physical collectib

There’s no block or parry in Black Myth, which might be the thing that separates it the most from the rest of the Souslike genre. You have a staff spin ability that allows you to deflect ranged attacks, but when you’re facing off against an enemy, dodging is your main method of avoiding damage.

In a statement provided to Windows Central , a Microsoft representative provided some official comments about Black Myth Wukong 's delay on Xbox consoles. Stating that the company is "excited for the launch" of the upcoming Xbox game , the spokesperson said that the console manufacturer is "working with Game Science to bring the game" to Xbox platforms. "We can't comment on the deals made by our partners with other platform holders," said Microsoft, "but we remain focused on making Xbox the best platform for gamers, and great games are at the center of th

Windows Central's own Jez Corden made note of Microsoft's refusal to comment on the potential deals that Game Science might have made with other companies. The reputable insider took this as a sign that the Xbox manufacturer could be insinuating that there's some sort of third-party exclusivity deal in place for Black Myth: Wukong . Corden elaborated on this suggestion of his, stating that he became aware "of whispers and rumors while out in LA" to attend the FanFest event for 2024's well-received Xbox Games Showcase that "Game Science had actually taken some form of exclusivity deal with PlayStation for Black Myth: Wukon

In a surprising move, Microsoft has provided an official response regarding the recent delay of Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox Series X/S. Although the statement itself doesn't provide explicit answers to any lingering questions about Black Myth: Wukong 's postponed release on the platform, a report from a trusted insider suggests that there could be more to this situation than initially belie

Physical Collectibles: Steelbook case, Wind Chime Necklace, Gold Sun Crow Pin, Thunderstone Ring, Constricting Headband, Chaos at the Pearls Banquet (silk scroll), Warranty Certificate, Stamps and Post

If you were planning to buy a physical copy of Black Myth: Wukong when the game launches in August , you might want to rethink that decision. Not because we think the game will be bad, in fact, it looks like another interesting entry in visit the following page Soulslike subgenre that's sprung up. But because the physical edition of the game won't have a disc at all.

What's most interesting about this development is that it appears to be the first Triple-A release, AKA a full-priced game, to simply be a code in a box. For what it's worth, Just Dance 2023 is also a code in the box, though it's fairly niche and not on the level of Black Myth. The practice is often seen on Nintendo Switch releases, where the game is played off the cloud , or where it doesn't fit on a single cart. Otherwise, outside bundled digital copies with a console purchase , or "Game of the Year" editions that often have the DLC as a voucher , this would appear to be a first.