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Black Myth: Wukong Launches Aug. 20 on Xbox Series X/S

Authore: AuroraUpdate:Oct 18,2025

Black Myth: Wukong, the action RPG inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, will launch on Xbox Series X/S on August 20, 2025 - exactly one year after its PS5 and PC release.

Xbox announced the news on Twitter/X with the message: "You are the Destined One. Black Myth: Wukong arrives August 20. Pre-orders open June 18!"

You are the Destined One.

Black Myth: Wukong is coming August 20. Pre-order begins June 18!

The game has achieved massive success, selling over 25 million copies as of January 2025. Its absence from Xbox platforms had been conspicuous, despite never being officially marketed as an exclusive.

While some speculated the delay stemmed from a Sony exclusivity deal, Game Science founder Fen Ji reportedly cited technical challenges with Xbox Series S as the primary hurdle. Translated comments suggested the console's 10GB shared memory presented optimization difficulties without extensive experience.

After overcoming these technical obstacles, Xbox players will finally gain access to the critically acclaimed title. Our review praised Black Myth: Wukong as "an excellent action game featuring thrilling combat, spectacular boss encounters, intriguing secrets, and a visually stunning world," while acknowledging some technical shortcomings.

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The game's development has not been without controversy, including reports about the studio's history of workplace issues. For additional context, explore our coverage of how FromSoftware's legacy influenced action games like Black Myth: Wukong, plus essential lore to enhance your gameplay experience.