Black Myth: Wukong is coming to Xbox Series X|S on August 20, 2025, a full year after launching on PC and PS5. Here’s what Xbox players can expect from the action RPG juggernaut.
Black Myth: Wukong Hits Xbox One Year Later — Better Late Than Never?
After a year of waiting (and watching from the sidelines), Xbox players are finally getting their hands on Black Myth: Wukong — the high-octane action RPG that rocked 2024. The official launch date? August 20, 2025 — exactly one year after it first dropped on PC and PS5.
Yeah, the wait’s been long — but for fans of Soulslikes, mythic lore, and stylish combat, it’s about to be worth it.
Flashback: One of 2024’s Biggest Hits
When Black Myth: Wukong first launched, it didn’t just land — it exploded:
- 20 million copies sold in its first month
- One of the fastest-selling games ever
- Nominated for five Game Awards, winning Best Action Game and Players’ Voice
Critics were a little mixed on some design choices (difficulty spikes say hi), but the consensus? This thing slaps. The visuals, the world-building, the combat — it all screamed next-gen.
Why Wasn’t It on Xbox from the Start?
A few rumors floated around:
- PS5 exclusivity deal? Disputed.
- Optimization problems? Confirmed.
- Xbox Series S bottleneck? Allegedly yes.
Developer Game Science cited technical challenges as the reason behind the Xbox delay. Specifically, getting the game to run smoothly across both Series X and Series S reportedly proved to be more complex than expected. Either way, the extra dev time means Xbox players are getting the most polished version yet.
What’s Included in the Xbox Version?
You’re not just getting the base game — you’re getting the complete post-launch content added to PC and PS5, including:
- Boss Rush Mode
- New armor sets
- Additional maps and hidden quests
- Quality-of-life tweaks and performance optimizations
Basically, this isn’t some barebones port. It’s the definitive edition — at least until the DLC drops.
Speaking of DLC: What’s Next for Wukong?
While we’re still waiting on details, a Black Myth: Wukong DLC expansion is officially in development. No confirmed release window yet, but Xbox players will be ready to dive in as soon as it lands.
Given the game’s foundations in Journey to the West, there’s plenty of mythology left to explore — and you just know Game Science is gonna cook up something wild.
Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Edition Is Almost Here
- 🗓️ Release Date: August 20, 2025
- 🕹️ Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
- 🎮 Includes: All post-launch updates from PC/PS5
- 🔮 Future: DLC expansion in development
If you’ve been holding out for the Xbox version, your patience is about to pay off. Black Myth: Wukong isn’t just another action RPG — it’s a mythological fever dream with swords, sorcery, and savage boss fights.
Get ready to monkey around — this one’s gonna be wild.
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