Phantom Blade Director Praises Black Myth Wukong; Says It’ll Be A “Big Hit”

While talking to GamesRadar in a new interview, ‘Soulframe’ Liang, the director of Phantom Blade Zero stated that the upcoming Black Myth: Wukong is going to be a game-changer for Chinese titles in the gaming industry.

The developer from studio S-Game said that the action role-playing title will be an indication of what China can bring to the table and will be a big hit, making room for more Chinese devs and serving as a jumping-off point for the wider market.

I think Black Myth: Wukong will be a big hit. There are more to come. I think they’ll all be very successful, and I think that’s the trend. It’s definitely the beginning.”

Furthermore, Liang commended the fact that Chinese developers are moving away from mobile titles after making them for decades and finally transitioning to developing console and PC games. According to him, Black Myth Wukong is just the start and a cultural bridge is being built between China and the rest of the gaming world. 

Black Myth: Wukong Is Shaping To Be A Hit

Obviously, only time can tell how good or bad Black Myth: Wukong turns out to be, but currently it looks like the Game Science title will be a commercial juggernaut. The title is the most wishlisted on Steam at the moment and has held this throne since May 2024. Furthermore, reviews have been positive so far with a lot of early impressions of the title, calling it one of the best RPGs in recent memory.

Black Myth: Wukong will officially launch worldwide on August 20, 2024, for the PlayStation 5 and PC while a version for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is also confirmed but for an unspecified release date.