Black Myth: Wukong, the action RPG deeply rooted in the classic Chinese epic Journey to the West, will finally debut on Xbox Series X/S on August 20, 2025 – precisely one year after its initial launch on PS5 and PC.
Xbox announced the news on Twitter/X, stating, "You are the Destined One. Black Myth: Wukong arrives on August 20. Pre-orders open June 18!"
You are the Destined One.
— Xbox (@Xbox) June 6, 2025
Black Myth: Wukong is coming August 20. Pre-order begins June 18! pic.twitter.com/5z89gUYxNV
Black Myth: Wukong has proven to be a phenomenal success, surpassing 25 million copies sold as of January 31, 2025. Still, its absence on Xbox Series X/S has been particularly conspicuous, especially since it was never officially marketed as a platform exclusive.
Some industry insiders attributed the delay to a Sony exclusivity arrangement rather than technical limitations, though Game Science CEO Fen Ji reportedly pointed to the Xbox Series S hardware as the main challenge.
“The Xbox version is the only missing piece,” he explained, based on machine translation, “which feels somewhat incomplete. But that 10GB of shared memory—without extensive optimization expertise—is genuinely difficult to work with.”
It now seems these hurdles have been cleared, allowing Xbox players to soon add the acclaimed title to their collections.
In our official Black Myth: Wukong review, we noted: "Despite some aggravating technical shortcomings, Black Myth: Wukong stands as a stellar action game with exceptional combat, thrilling boss fights, intriguing secrets, and a visually stunning world."
Beyond performance concerns, Black Myth: Wukong has also faced controversy, including our 2023 report on the developer's history of sexist workplace culture.
For further insight, explore our feature on how FromSoftware has permanently reshaped action games like Black Myth: Wukong, along with the essential lore that can significantly enrich your gameplay experience.
