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Since its debut on August 20 for PlayStation 5 and PC,Black Myth: Wukonghas managed to become one of the most successful releases of 2024. The game has sold over 18$ million copies globally and generated over $700 million in revenue in just weeks after the game’s release.
Developer Game Science truly set a new precedent for the gaming world withBlack Myth: Wukong. Rumors suggested that the developers were planning to ride on this wave and bring an expansion to the title soon. However, the developers have confirmed that the DLC isn’t anywhere close to release, but it’s fine as long as it follows the path laid by Elden Ring‘sShadow of the Erdtree.
Black Myth: WukongDLC Must Match the Greatest DLC By Hidetka Miyazaki
A few weeks ago, sources close to Game Science claimed thatBlack Myth: Wukongwill receive an expansionsometime near the Chinese New Year festivities, which are supposed to happen on June 09, 2025. However, all the rumors simply aren’t true.
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In a recent interview with Feng Ji, the game’s producer at Game Science talked about the studio’s DLC plans forBlack: Myth Wukong. When asked why the developers haven’t bothered following the game with one so far, Ji stated that it won’t arrive anytime soon and players must be patient. He acknowledged the expectations and said that the team is working hard to ensure that DLC will be a satisfying experience.
Black Myth: Wukonghas established itself as a huge hit in the RPG genre at a time when big games from popular developers are failing to grab the attention of gamers. Game Science has given us a quality product, and most of the players wouldn’t even mind waiting for the DLC as Game Science wants it to match the levels of the base game or even succeed it.
While it’s great to see that Game Science is ensuring a quality and worthwhile expansion forBlack Myth: Wukong,it must take learnings from Hidetaka Miyazakiand FromSoftware’s finest creation, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
For all intents and purposes,Shadow of the Erdtreeis basically an entire game more than it is a DLC, thanks to its sprawling open world and the addition of game-changing features. Miyazaki and his teammanaged to further evolve the iconic Souslike formulawith the expansion and set new standards in the industry.
Black Myth: WukongDLC Could Help Push Sony PS5 Pro
Black Myth: Wukong‘s success hasn’t just helped platforms such as Steam but has also played right into the success of PlayStation 5 in China. According to a Bloombergreport, the game has caused massive demand for Sony consoles in China.
The source revealed that Sony’s console managed to hit the top of Alibaba’s electronics game equipment list right before the game’s launch. PS5 sales during that particular week were twice as much compared to the same timeframe during the previous year.
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Black Myth: Wukongmanaged to breathe a new life for PS5 in the Chinese market, which has usually struggled against popular mobile gaming in the country.Considering that Sony’s PS5 Pro is already in the hot waters, a collaboration with Game Science for the game’s upcoming DLC could help it boost sales numbers for the console.
Sony is already planning to partner up with the upcomingGTA 6to boost PlayStation 5 sales. However, joining hands with one of the biggest hits of the year would help it reach the next levels in markets such as China.
With that said, are you excited for the future ofBlack Myth: Wukong? If so, let us know in the comments below.
Dhruv Bhatnagar
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With over 4 years of experience in content writing and more than 1,000 articles published for FandomWire, Dhruv is a seasoned writer when it comes to the gaming space. He’s deeply passionate about titles such as GTA Online, Forza Horizon, and Pokémon Go, committed to bringing readers deep dives and latest updates.
