Black Myth: Wukong Surpasses 30 Million Copies Sold Worldwide

Black Myth: Wukong Achieves 30 Million Copies Sold Worldwide Black Myth: Wukong, the action RPG developed by Game Science, has surpassed 30 million copies sold globally, a landmark achievement for a Chinese-developed game. This milestone was confirmed by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China. The game has found considerable success both domestically and internationally. While it benefited from significant patriotic engagement and curiosity within China, nearly half of the 30 million copies were purchased by players outside of the country. Black Myth: Wukong's sales trajectory significantly outpaces that of FromSoftware's Elden Ring. Elden Ring required four years to reach 30 million copies sold, while Black Myth: Wukong achieved this figure in less than two years. It is worth noting that Black Myth: Wukong launched on Steam a year after its initial release on PlayStation 5.

The sales data, reported by WCCFtech in June 2026 and based on official Communist Youth League documents, reveals Black Myth: Wukong sold 10 million copies in its first three days and reached 20 million within its first month. The majority of these sales occurred on Steam, with PlayStation 5 accounting for the second-highest platform sales. The Xbox Series X/S version, released a full year after the original launch, may have experienced a limited impact on the overall sales total. Upon its debut, Black Myth: Wukong set a record for single-player titles on Steam, peaking at 2.2 million concurrent players. This figure surpassed Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Cyberpunk 2077. The game also received notable Game of the Year recognition from major Western gaming publications. A contributing factor to Black Myth: Wukong's widespread appeal is its accessible launch price, a contrast to Elden Ring, which has maintained its full AAA price point with rare discounts. While Steam was the primary platform for sales, the PlayStation 5 also showed strong performance. The game was later released on Xbox Series X/S a year after its initial launch.

Black Myth: Zhong Kui Announced - Successor to Wukong in the Works

Following this considerable success, Game Science announced Black Myth: Zhong Kui, a sequel to Black Myth: Wukong, at Gamescom last year. A release date for Black Myth: Zhong Kui has not yet been disclosed.

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