Black Myth: Wukong’s Secret PS5 Exclusivity Saga Rages Again

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Following a one-year postponement, Black Myth: Wukong will debut on Xbox Series X|S on August 20th. This development is significant because it marks the same anniversary as the game’s initial launch on PS5 and PC, rekindling discussions about potential console exclusivity once more.

If you’re new here, let me fill you in on what’s been happening. The Chinese developer initially announced a temporary postponement of the game release on Microsoft’s platform, citing technical issues. Some speculated these problems might be linked to the less-powerful Xbox Series S model. Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first time something like this has happened – Baldur’s Gate 3 faced a similar delay due to technical hurdles.

Yet, just after Sony faced allegations of a covert console exclusivity agreement with the developer, the game couldn’t be released on its competitor’s system as a result. This claim was reinforced by Microsoft’s statements when they stated they “can’t discuss” contracts with other platform providers.

However, the speculation lacked logic: Sony is generally open about the characteristics of its console exclusives through fine print, and it often intensely markets games it’s been compensated to promote. The company undeniably publicized the game, particularly in Asia, but it didn’t forcefully push it like, for instance, Ghostwire: Tokyo.

As a fervent enthusiast, I can’t help but notice the intriguing coincidence surrounding the release date of Xbox Series X|S. Many speculate that this aligns with Sony potentially having a 12-month exclusivity contract, but it’s crucial to remember that August 20th holds significant value for Chinese developer Game Science. Not only is this the day they are releasing their game across all versions, but it’s also the same date they initially announced the title back in 2020.

One explanation could be that the date, August 20th, symbolically holds significance as it’s believed to mark the birthday of Sun Wukong. Consequently, this day carries a thematic relevance for the game.

Moreover, you’ll find a newly revised FAQ on their website detailing: “Bringing Black Myth: Wukong onto Xbox Series X|S was quite a challenge, but we managed to do it while maintaining our high internal quality standards. Thankfully, we were able to accomplish this difficult task seamlessly within the first year of the game’s launch.

Did Sony make a hidden agreement for exclusive PS5 access to the game? We’re going to deny that claim, as it doesn’t fit with Sony’s typical approach to locking down games. At present, however, feel free to decide what seems plausible to you.

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2025-06-06 07:36