Black Myth: Wukongmanaged to impress players on PlayStation 5 and PC but nowit’s finally time for Xbox users to understand all the hype. When it launched in mid-2024, there was a decent amount of excitement regarding the visually stunning Soulslike but it seems doubtful that anyone expected it to be as popular as it turned out to be. Within a month,Black Myth: Wukongmanaged to sell over 10 million copies, making it one of theyear’s most popular releases, and even more players are about to find out why.
Per the official website of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB),Black Myth: Wukonghas officially been rated for Xbox Series X|S, suggesting some kind of announcement is imminent. As with all leaks, fans should take this with a grain of salt until developer Game Science officially unveils the port. Having said that, ratings board leaks rarely turn out to be incorrect so while a release date is still up in the air, fans can at least be a little more hopeful regarding the missing Xbox version.
Why Isn’t Black Myth: Wukong On Xbox?
It’s More Confusing Than You’d Think
FollowingBlack Myth: Wukong’s massive launch, many questions were raised as to why the game only dropped on PlayStation 5 and PC. Rumors began to circulate that it suffered a major memory leak on Xbox, prompting Game Science to delay its release until such time as the problem was fixed. The developer seemed to confirm this when it announced that the game was still planned to hit Series X|S but thatit needed more time to optimize the experience for Microsoft’s console.
Following this, several reports emerged that claimed that the game wasn’t on Xbox becauseGame Science had a timed exclusivity deal with Sony, meaningBlack Myth: Wukongwillonly be available on PlayStation 5 and PCfor some time. It’s still unconfirmed whether this is the case though as neither party has responded to these allegations. In any case, it’s still good to know that the Soulslike isn’t completely abandoning Xbox and is seemingly building to a release soon.
Is Black Myth: Wukong Getting DLC?
Due to the massive success of Black Myth: Wukong, many speculations have begun about whether the popular Action RPG will get future DLC.
Screen Rant’s Take: Xbox Players Should Try Black Myth: Wukong
It’s Fun But Won’t Be For Everyone
Despite the game’s financial success,Black Myth: Wukongreceived mixed reviews with many critics stating that itsexploration and structure left much to be desired. I personally believe it’s the kind of game that some people will love and others will hate; I didn’t care for it butI certainly understand why so many have fallen in love with its bombastic boss fights. Once it lands on Xbox, it’s worth checking out, but just know that it might not be theSoulslike experience you’re looking for.
