Black Myth: Wukong Dominates Steam Charts Ahead of Launch

Black Myth: Wukong has topped the Steam global charts, and it hasn’t even been released yet. Read on to learn more about its achievement in the West and in its home country, China.

Black Myth: Wukong Ascends to the Top of the Steam ChartsWukong’s Ascent to the Top

With its launch date approaching, Black Myth: Wukong has reached a peak in popularity, driving the game to the top of Steam’s best-seller charts.

The action RPG has consistently ranked among the platform’s top 100 for nine weeks, with the game sitting at 17 just the previous week. However, a recent upswing in popularity has seen it surpass even the most established titles like Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG.

Twitter(X) user @Okami13_ noted that the game "also regularly remained in the top 5 on Chinese Steam for the past two months."

The excitement surrounding Black Myth: Wukong has undoubtedly reached a global peak, but its effect on China has been especially significant. Local media has even praised it as the pinnacle of Chinese AAA game development, a title that carries immense significance in a nation quickly becoming a major gaming force with Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves among its successes.

The game was first shown in a 13-minute pre-alpha gameplay trailer in 2020. Even four years ago, however, the game garnered an astounding 2 million YouTube views and 10 million on the Chinese platform Bilibili in just 24 hours, according to South China Morning Post. This extraordinary attention propelled Game Science into the global spotlight, even attracting an overly enthusiastic fan who broke into the studio on a Saturday morning to show their appreciation, according to IGN China.

For a studio mainly known for mobile games, the overwhelming reaction to Black Myth: Wukong is a remarkable accomplishment for Game Science, especially given the game is yet to launch.

The buzz surrounding Black Myth: Wukong has been intense. From its unveiling, players were captivated by its visuals and Souls-like combat, punctuated by epic encounters with enormous creatures. With the game’s release on August 20th for PC and PlayStation 5 imminent, anticipation is high. Only time will tell if Black Myth: Wukong can truly fulfill its immense promise.