After waiting for 4 years! 230,000 people went crazy for the physical version of "Black Myth: Wukong" priced at 1998 yuan, the domestic 3A game finally stands up

When it comes to the most anticipated game of the year, "Black Myth: Wukong" is definitely the top choice for Chinese players.

As early as in 2020, when the 13-minute real gameplay demo was released, its combat impact amazed everyone, with some netizens exclaiming: "It doesn't look like a domestic game."

After waiting for 4 years, today, "Black Myth: Wukong" officially started pre-orders on platforms such as Steam, Epic, and Tencent WeGame.

The game is set to be globally launched at 10:00 AM on August 20, 2024, and will be available on PS5, Steam, Epic Games Store, and WeGame platforms.

"Black Myth: Wukong" offers two versions: the Standard Edition and the Deluxe Edition, priced at 268 yuan and 328 yuan respectively, with the DLC Deluxe Upgrade Pack priced at 60 yuan.

The Standard Edition includes:

• Full game of "Black Myth: Wukong"

The Deluxe Edition includes:

• Full game of "Black Myth: Wukong"
• Weapon: Copper Cloud Staff
• Attire: Bai Xi Nuo Face, Bai Xi Chen Qian Clothes, Bai Xi Handguards, Bai Xi Hanging Legs
• Curio: Wind Bell
• Game Music Selection
• All Tianming participants who pre-order can receive special rewards [Competitive Red Gourd] (in-game item) after the game is launched.

It is reported that "Black Myth: Wukong" was labeled as a "must-play domestic 3A masterpiece in 2024" in the previous QQ exclusive reservation activity.

"Black Myth: Wukong" is an action role-playing game set against the backdrop of Chinese mythology. The story is based on one of the "Four Great Classical Novels" in Chinese literature, "Journey to the West." You will play a "Destiny Person", to explore the truth of the legendary past, and embark on a dangerous and amazing journey to the West.

01 Limited Edition Deluxe/Collector's Edition is Going to be Snapped Up

In addition to the digital version, the official also released a limited edition deluxe version and a limited edition collector's edition for "Black Myth: Wukong".

Pre-orders are now open on JD.com, with final payments due on June 10th (Monday) at 20:00.

The first batch of successful purchases is expected to be shipped no later than September 21st.

The second batch pre-order channel will open on June 11th (Tuesday) at 10:00, with final payments due on June 17th (Monday) at 20:00.

The second batch of successful purchases is expected to be shipped no later than October 8th.

It is understood that the limited edition deluxe version is limited to 20,000 sets, priced at 820 yuan, including a collection iron box and WeGame deluxe game activation code, a tight hoop (1:1 size brass material), a wind bell necklace & thunder ring & golden crow badge three-piece set, a chaotic peach scroll and postcards, etc.

The limited edition collector's edition is limited to 10,000 sets, priced at 1998 yuan. In addition to the above content, this version replaces the tight hoop with the protagonist 1:6 movable doll "Facing Destiny" (40cm), and replaces the "Chaotic Peach" scroll with the "Heart Sutra" scroll.

As of the deadline, the number of pre-orders for the collector's edition has exceeded 230,000, and the number of pre-orders for the deluxe edition has also exceeded 140,000, with both versions still on the rise.

0 2 PC Configuration Announcement: GTX 1060 is Enough to Play

As the game pre-orders open, the PC configuration requirements for "Black Myth: Wukong" have been officially announced. The minimum requirement is GTX 1060/RX 580 to play this game.

PC configuration requirements are as follows:

Minimum Requirements:

Quality Level: Medium Quality 1080P

CPU: Intel Core i5-8400/AMD Ryzen 5 1600

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/AMD Radeon RX 580

VRAM: 6GB

Memory: 16GB

Storage Space Required: 130GB (supports HDD, SSD recommended)

Operating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit

Recommended Requirements:

Quality Level: High Quality 1080P

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700/AMD Ryzen 5 5500

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060/AMD Radeon RX 5700XT/Intel Arc A750

VRAM: 6GB

Memory: 16GB

Storage Space Required: 130GB SSD

Operating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit

Best Experience Requirements:

Quality Level: Ultra High Quality 4K

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700/AMD Ryzen 5 5500

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070/AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

VRAM: 12GB

Memory: 32GB

Storage Space Required: 130GB SSD

Operating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit

Panoramic Ray Tracing PC Configuration Requirements are as follows: Graphics Quality Level: Medium 1080 Ray Tracing Low

CPU: Intel Core i5-9400/AMD Ryzen 5 1600

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

VRAM: 8GB

RAM: 16GB

Required Storage Space: 130GB SSD

Operating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit

Graphics Quality Level: Medium 1080 Ray Tracing Medium

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700/AMD Ryzen 5 5500

GPU: GeForce RTX 4060

VRAM: 8GB

RAM: 16GB

Required Storage Space: 130GB SSD

Operating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit

Graphics Quality Level: Medium 4K Ray Tracing Ultra

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700/AMD Ryzen 5 5500

GPU: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

VRAM: 16GB

RAM: 32GB

Required Storage Space: 130GB SSD

Operating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit

Officially, the above configurations were tested with DLSS/FSR/Xess technologies enabled.

03 Xbox Series X|S Version Delayed Release

For other gaming platforms, Game Science has released a FAQ for game pre-orders, mentioning that the "Black Myth: Wukong" Xbox Series X|S version will be delayed.

The official statement mentions that the team is still working hard to optimize the user experience on Xbox Series X|S, but there is still a lot of work to be done to meet our quality standards, so it cannot be released simultaneously with other platforms. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Game Science is striving to shorten the waiting time for XBOX users, and once the quality meets the standard, the accurate release date will be announced promptly.

Regarding the issue of some countries or regions not being able to pre-order "Black Myth: Wukong," the official response states that due to platform regulations, the online policies of some countries or regions have different requirements, and the game cannot be listed on the digital store in the corresponding region until the pre-approval process is completed The issuing team is actively cooperating to strive for a global simultaneous experience of "Black Myth: Wukong" for players worldwide.

04 Hideo Kojima: Showcasing Outstanding Creativity and Aesthetics

Renowned game producer Hideo Kojima also posted today, discussing this work.

Hideo Kojima mentioned that since he saw the first trailer of "Black Myth: Wukong" three years ago, this game has always caught his attention.

He particularly praised the game's original appearance, design, colors, effects, and performances, believing that it stands out from other existing games, showcasing outstanding creativity and aesthetics.

Since its announcement, "Black Myth: Wukong" has been seen as the hope of domestic games, hailed as the light of domestic AAA games.

After the price was revealed, players showed unanimous support, in stark contrast to the usual criticisms of pay-to-win and high prices for previous games.

"Black Myth: Wukong" is also one of the very few AAA-level domestic masterpieces directly targeting the international stage. Not only are domestic players eagerly anticipating it, but even overseas players have shown great interest.

This time, domestic AAA games have finally risen!

Source: 快科技, Original Title: "After Waiting for 4 Years! 230,000 People Rush to Buy the Physical Edition of "Black Myth: Wukong" Priced at 1998 Yuan - Domestic AAA Games Have Finally Risen"