Key Takeaways
- Black Myth: Wukong is getting a PS5 physical version imminently, as confirmed by developer Game Science.
- A reliable insider alleges that Black Myth: Wukong’s PS5 physical edition will launch on October 21 in the US for $64.99.
- The European physical release of Black Myth: Wukong is set to happen “very soon” for €69.99.
Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science has finally confirmed an imminent physical release for the game’s PlayStation 5 version. Having launched in a digital-only format back in August, many Black Myth: Wukong players on PS5 voiced demand for a physical version, and it looks like their pleas will be fulfilled very soon.
In less than two months after its release, Black Myth: Wukong has accrued stratospheric levels of success for Game Science. Players have extensively showered the game with praise, and recent reports suggest that Black Myth: Wukong has raked in over $1 billion in revenue on Steam alone. Considering Black Myth: Wukong‘s rumored budget of $43 million, Game Science’s return on investment is exceptional here. What makes Black Myth: Wukong‘s sales even more impressive is that the game is available on only two platforms – PS5 and PC.
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An ESRB rating for Black Myth: Wukong‘s Xbox port did crop up recently, but Game Science has yet to confirm it officially. For PS5 users, though, the studio has shared good news about the physical release of Black Myth: Wukong. Game Science’s official Twitter account recently revealed that the “master disc” for Black Myth: Wukong is ready, and that the physical version of the game will be available to PS5 players “very soon.” No further details were provided about Black Myth: Wukong‘s physical edition, but one reliable insider stepped up to the plate.
Black Myth: Wukong PS5 Physical Version Price and Release Date
- US: Releasing October 21 for $64.99
- Europe: Releasing “very soon” for €69.99
Credible industry insider billbil_kun quoted Game Science’s tweet with the alleged release and pricing information for Black Myth: Wukong‘s disc version. According to them, Black Myth: Wukong‘s PS5 physical edition will release on October 21 in the US for $64.99. A concrete release date wasn’t provided for Europe, but billbil_kun claimed that it should happen “very soon” at a €69.99 price point. With Black Myth: Wukong having surpassed 20 million sales digitally, it should be interesting to see how its physical release fares.
It also remains to be seen whether Game Science will offer a physical edition of Black Myth: Wukong‘s Xbox version when it eventually launches. The recent ESRB rating suggests that the Xbox port of Black Myth: Wukong could be released before the end of 2024, perhaps as a shadow-drop during the 2024 Game Awards ceremony. However, Game Science is reportedly planning to release Black Myth: Wukong DLC in early 2025, so the Xbox version could coincide with that as well.
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.
You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.
Aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find the winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
- Released
- August 20, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Game Science
- Publisher(s)
- Game Science
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Violence
- How Long To Beat
- 39 hours
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
