BEIJING, Aug 24 — Chinese hit video game 'Black Myth: Wukong' has taken the gaming world by storm, selling more than 10 million copies across all platforms in just three days after its release, developer Game Science announced yesterday night, reported Xinhua.
Considered the first Chinese-developed "Triple-A" title, Black Myth: Wukong topped the "most-played games" list on the leading video game digital distribution platform Steam, merely an hour after its debut on Tuesday (August 20) morning.
Game Science revealed that the game's maximum number of concurrent players across all platforms surpassed three million.
'Black Myth: Wukong' draws inspiration from the classic 14th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. The novel follows the adventures of a monk and his three disciples, with a particular focus on Sun Wukong, the legendary Monkey King known for his supernatural powers and mischievous nature.
Although most players are from China, the game's popularity is spreading rapidly worldwide. Some enthusiastic fans have compiled over 200 pages of background material to help international players understand the story's deep cultural roots.
Celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and modern gaming aesthetics, the game has become a sensation transcending the gaming community. Its unprecedented success has even boosted the stock prices of some companies and spurred tourism in Shanxi Province, one of the key filming locations for the game.
With the first weekend now underway, industry experts anticipate that game sales will continue to surge.
Goldman Sachs previously projected that Black Myth: Wukong could achieve sales of 12 million copies on Steam, generating over three billion yuan (RM1.84 billion) in revenue. In a bullish scenario, the game could reach 20 million units sold, with revenue topping five billion yuan (RM3.07 billion).
— Bernama
