Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer plays coy about Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer plays coy about Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox

What you need to know

  • Speaking with Game File, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer was asked about whether or not Xbox players can expect Black Myth: Wukong at some point in the future.
  • The Xbox lead responded cryptically, simply saying that he does know and he can’t elaborate right now.
  • Forbes, IGN and Windows Central all previously reported that Black Myth: Wukong was a timed PlayStation 5 console exclusive.

As a dedicated gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in the virtual worlds of various consoles, I must say I find myself intrigued by the enigma that is Black Myth: Wukong. The game’s meteoric rise to fame with over 2 million concurrent players on Steam and 20 million copies sold within a month is truly astounding!


If you’re curious about the release date of this year’s highly anticipated game on Xbox, I’m afraid I can’t provide that information at the moment.

During an interview with Stephen Totilo for Game File, the head of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, was queried about the possibility of Xbox players enjoying Black Myth: Wukong.

Spencer replied, confirming that he did know something about it. However, he couldn’t disclose any additional information at the moment. The game, titled “Journey to the West,” developed by Chinese studio Game Science, was initially released for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC in 2024. Unexpectedly, its release on Xbox Series X|S has been postponed indefinitely.

According to Forbes, IGN, and Windows Central, it appears the game’s delay wasn’t due to technical difficulties, but rather as a result of a confidential exclusivity contract between Game Science and PlayStation, owned by Sony. These findings have been confirmed by all three sources.

A massive success with some question marks

In a stunning display, the game titled “Black Myth: Wukong” has been exceptionally successful, amassing more than 2 million simultaneous players on Steam and selling an impressive 20 million copies within its initial month of release.

Despite the ongoing secrecy about why the game’s release on Xbox has been postponed, reliable sources suggest that Xbox gamers can look forward to playing it at some point, but the specific timeline for its arrival remains unclear.

According to Brendan Lowry in his assessment of Black Myth: Wukong, this game is an impressive action RPG due to its captivating cinematic boss battles, visually stunning, varied environments, intricate combat mechanics offering multiple build options, and compelling narrative. However, it falls short in areas like uninspiring level design, limited enemy types, unnecessary equipment system, and some noticeable technical issues.

Read More

2024-11-13 23:09