Black Myth Zhong Kui: It’s the New Game from Creators of Black Myth Wukong, and it’s Neither a Sequel nor DLC
Ahmed Hassan 
Key Takeaways
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- Black Myth: Zhong Kui is a new title from Game Science, set within the same universe as Black Myth: Wukong, but featuring a different protagonist and distinct gameplay style.
- The game focuses on the Chinese mythological figure Zhong Kui, a ghost-slayer and demon hunter, offering a darker, more mystical experience compared to Wukong.
- Game Science intends to refine previous approaches and experiment with bolder mechanics for this solo action RPG.
- The Black Myth universe is expanding, with plans for downloadable content (DLC) for Black Myth: Wukong and potential future games featuring other Chinese folklore characters.
Black Myth: Exploring New Realms with Zhong Kui – A Different Solo Action RPG from Game Science
Chinese studio Game Science, acclaimed for the upcoming Black Myth: Wukong, unveiled its next project, Black Myth: Zhong Kui, at gamescom 2025’s Opening Night Live. This new title is a distinct game within the same Black Myth saga, not a sequel or expansion to Wukong, and delves into more Chinese folklore. Black Myth: Zhong Kui centers on Zhong Kui, a prominent figure in Chinese mythology. He is widely recognized as a ghost-slayer and banisher of evil spirits, often depicted as a tall, black-bearded Taoist deity and demon hunter. Game Science emphasized that Black Myth: Zhong Kui is in very early development. The studio has not released any gameplay prototypes; it accompanied the announcement solely with a CGI trailer. The studio chose Zhong Kui to explore new mythological landscapes and gameplay styles. Compared to Black Myth: Wukong’s flamboyant agility and Shonen-style combat, Zhong Kui offers a darker, more mystical experience. Game Science aims to refine previous approaches, experiment with bolder mechanics, and deliver an original solo action RPG experience rooted in Chinese legends. The studio highlighted that the shift away from a simian protagonist signifies a deliberate change in the game’s direction.
Exploring Black Myth’s Expanding Universe: Zhong Kui and Beyond
Game Science also clarified that “Black Myth” is an expanding license, which the studio envisions as a universe akin to a cinematic franchise, grounded in Chinese folklore, deities, and spirits. While Game Science has not set a release date for Black Myth: Zhong Kui, the studio confirmed it plans downloadable content (DLC) for Black Myth: Wukong.
In Case You Missed It
For all you gaming enthusiasts out there, we have some exciting news to share. Bruno Pferd’s recent post on August 19, 2025, highlights the highly anticipated announcement of Black Myth: Zhong Kui at Gamescom Opening Night Live. This upcoming game is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Black Myth: Wukong and draws inspiration from the legendary figure Zhong Kui, known as a protector against evil spirits in Chinese folklore. Dive deeper into the origins and significance of this mythical character as Game Science unveils their ambitious new project. Don’t miss out on all the details by checking out Black Myth: Zhong Kui Revealed in Trailer.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Black Myth: Zhong Kui |
| Brief Summary | undefined |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG) |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Genre | Game Science |
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