One of 2024’s best games got some exciting surprise news today. If you’ve been wondering whenBlack Myth: Wukongwould finally be getting a follow-up game, the answer is a lot sooner than you expected.
In a surpriseGamescomannouncement,Game Science revealed thatBlack Myth: Zhong Kuiwill be the next title in theBlack Mythseries.The game will feature an all-new protagonist, and it’s another single-player RPG rooted in ancient Chinese folklore that expands on theBlack Mythsaga.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui Takes On Another Classic Story
Chinese Folk Hero Zhong Kui Is The New Main Character
Today’s reveal ofBlack Myth: Zhong Kuiwill be exciting news for fans of the original from Game Science, which released tomassive success back in 2024. The upcoming entry in theBlack Mythfranchise will follow in the original’s footsteps, only focused on acompletely different protagonist and folk story.
Zhong Kui is another Chinese folklore hero, and the game will follow his journey in a similar retelling of the original folk story. This promises to be adifferent experience thanWukong, as you will no longer be “monkeying around,” so to speak. The game is in early development,so it won’t be releasing anytime soon.
In the classic tale, Zhong Kui is a fierce, demon-quelling figure who became a symbol ofprotection against evil spirits and bad luck.He is often depicted as a bearded man with a large, intimidating face, bulging eyes, and a scholar’s robe. He usually wears a sword and is often surrounded by demons he has captured or enslaved. In other words, he’s perfect for aBlack Mythadaptation.
Zhong Kui Could Be A Great Wukong Follow-Up
Zhong Kui Has The Opportunity To Expand On Wukong & Differentiate Itself
Black Myth: Zhong Kuiis an exciting announcement for players, as they will get toexperience another title that could recapture what madeWukongcompelling. The game will almost certainly feel similar toWukong, but will clearly have a completely different story and a new set of gameplay mechanics as well.
Zhong Kui has the benefit of learning from all ofWukong’sshortcomings, and it should be able to refine its gameplay accordingly. This isa perfect follow-up that doesn’t have to expand directly on the storyfrom the previous game, offering a blank canvas to reimagine the gameplay andmechanics of the previous game.
Black Myth: Zhong Kuiis going to be one of the most anticipated follow-ups to an RPG we’ve seen in some time.Wukong’s success set a high bar, but the reveal trailer is incredibly promising, and fans have every right to be excited.
