PlayStation 5 Consoles are Reportedly Selling Out Because of Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong recently came out and has already been a massive success. So much so that the game is reportedly helping sell out consoles. According to the industry consultant Daniel Camilo on Twitter, Chinese citizens have been buying PlayStation 5 consoles in droves just to play the game. The console is notably the only console Black Myth Wukong is available on. Even people who didn’t care about gaming are reportedly buying the console.“We’re witnessing a ‘contagious wave’ of consumers who don’t usually care about gaming suddenly being overwhelmed with all the exposure the game is having in China, and buying new consoles,” Camilo wrote. “At Huaqiangbei  in Shenzhen (world’s largest electronic market), it is now clear that sales are extraordinarily high, driven by Wukong,” he added in another tweet. Black Myth: Wukong also achieved a peak concurrent player count of 2,415,714 players on Steam, making it the most played single player game on the platform and the second highest concurrently played game on the platform. The game launched on August 20, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. 

The game’s details via the developer:

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. The story is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past. In Black Myth: Wukong, players shall “set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.”

Key Features

Explore a Land of Vast Wonders – A world unseen, where new sights rise with every stride. Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology! As the Destined One, you shall venture through breathtaking landscapes in the classic tale of Journey to the West, creating a new epic of uncharted adventures.
Confront Mighty Foes, Old and New – Heroic Monkey, might and fame, adversaries rise, to test his name. One of the major highlights of Journey to the West is its diverse cast of adversaries, each with unique strengths. As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles that know no surrender.

Temper Your Mastery of Varied Spells – Spells unbound, knowledge’s flight, infinite abilities take their height. Spells, transformations, and magic vessels in all manifestations, complementary yet adversarial, have long been iconic combat elements in Chinese mythology. As the Destined One, aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find the winning formula that best suits your combat style.

Discover Heartfelt Tales Behind Every Facade – Within beings of every kind lies the story of a life. Beneath the ferocity and craftiness of your foes lies an engaging tapestry of their origins, personalities, and motivations waiting to be revealed. As the Destined One, you will uncover the stories behind a variety of characters, delving beyond your battles with them, to taste the love and hate, greed and fury they once had and still carry with them.

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