Black Myth Zhong Kui release date speculation, details and latest news

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The excitement for this game has reached its peak. At Gamescom 2025’s Opening Night Live event, the highly anticipated title, Black Myth: Zhong Kui, was unveiled. Here’s what you need to stay updated on regarding the potential release date, pre-orders, and gameplay details for Black Myth: Zhong Kui!

Over the past several years, enthusiasts of Chinese mythology who are also gamers have been quite fortunate, with numerous Wuxia game titles hitting the market or still in production. The incredible achievement of Game Science’s Black Wyth: Wukong has only added fuel to the excitement, and now there’s another one on the horizon to look forward to!

The specifics aren’t fully clear yet, but despite our excitement, it seems we’ll have to play a game of patience for now.

Indeed, it’s truly inspiring to witness a young studio thrive sufficiently to keep nurturing their passion and fostering their vision.

With all that said, let’s get to it.

Black Myth: Zhong Kui release date speculation

Black Myth: Zhong Kui currently has no given release date or window.

In the usual pattern, Game Science usually shares new games or updates on August 19th (August 20th for China). Therefore, it’s possible that we might have to wait a while longer before any news regarding the release date of Black Myth: Zhong Kui comes out.

According to the Frequently Asked Questions for this game, not even the CEO of Game Science (Yocar) knows when Black Myth: Zhong Kui will be released.

Black: Myth Wukong unveiled its gameplay approximately four years prior to its release, however, considering that Game Science has significantly advanced their technological capabilities since then, here’s hoping that the development process will be expedited for the next round.

Despite the uncertainty, it seems like we’re crossing our fingers for a launch between 2028 and 2029. This timeframe might just be what we’re in for!

A shame, but as Gabe Newell put it, “Late is just for a little while. Suck is forever.”

If you’re seeking fresh gaming options, take a look at the lineup of games scheduled for release in 2025 and beyond. You might find something that piques your interest!

Can I pre-order Black Myth: Zhong Kui?

No, you cannot currently pre-order Black Myth: Zhong Kui.

It seems like we’ve only recently learned about this game, and there’s a Black Myth: Wukong DLC on the horizon first. So, it looks like it could be quite some time before we start seeing pre-orders available.

If you’re interested in playing some new Wuxia games right now, you might want to check out Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, which just came out, or Phantom Blade Zero that is set to be released soon.

Which consoles and platforms can play Black Myth: Zhong Kui?

Black Myth: Zhong Kui will be available to play on PC and all mainstream consoles.

According to the Black Myth: Zhong Kui Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), they mention that all final details will be clarified before the official launch.

Since Black Myth: Wukong is available on current-generation consoles and PCs, it’s reasonable to expect that Black Myth: Zhong Kui will also be released on similar platforms.

In not too long, it will be time for us to start thinking about the upcoming new-generation gaming consoles, as it has been nearly five years since the launch of both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series models.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve got to admit, the gap between the last and current console generations felt like an eternity. It seems like history might be repeating itself, with manufacturers likely wanting to maximize their profits by extending that generation’s lifespan a bit more.

Likely, the game Black Myth: Zhong Kui is anticipated for launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, future versions of PlayStation (PS6), and whatever the upcoming Xbox will be known as.

Black Myth: Zhong Kui gameplay and story details

The experience isn’t entirely fresh, for they aim to both excite the team by sharing fresh narratives and injecting new amusement into the game, while simultaneously making Wukong players feel comfortable and familiar with the changes.

They aren’t implying that the team will merely present a game with identical mechanics; instead, their aim is to surprise veteran players pleasantly, maybe even causing them to sweat with anticipation.

It’s clear that Zhong Kui is someone familiar to us. In contrast, The Destined One seems more distant and god-like when compared to him.

In simpler terms, Zhong Kui is a Taoist divinity who was given the responsibility by the gods to eliminate harmful spirits and creatures from the world. He’s also believed to lead an army consisting of 80,000 demonic entities.

Zhong Kui is described as being huge, with a black beard and eyes that pop out of his skull.

After endlessly charging himself against the Emperor’s palace gates in self-destruction, following the Emperor’s decision to revoke his highest scorer title based solely on his appearance, he subsequently took up the position of a spirit-banisher.

Is there a Black Myth: Zhong Kui trailer?

Yes, there is a Black Myth: Zhong Kui teaser trailer.

At Gamescom 2025 during Opening Night Live, a computer-generated trailer was unveiled featuring two rogues scaling an aged, dilapidated structure. As they ascend, a parade of legendary creatures passes by, with the presumed main character, Zhong Kui, riding on a colossal tiger that resembles a jumbo jet.

Inside, the two individuals believe they are being pursued, and Zhong Kui momentarily pauses to gaze directly at the camera. However, one might question if such an entity would concern itself with common riffraff?

Only time will tell!

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2025-08-26 15:45