Summary
Nearly a year after its release on PC and PlayStation 5,Black Myth: Wukongis finally coming to Xbox Series X/S on July 01, 2025. Developed by Game Science,Black Myth: Wukongis an action RPG known for its stunning visuals and dynamic combat, and inspired by the classic Chinese novelJourney to the West.
Black Myth: Wukongfirst came out in August 2024 and quickly became one of the biggest hits of the year. The game sold over 18 million copies within just two weeks and passed 20 million sales in its first month. What’s impressive is that these numbers were reached without the game being available on Xbox, even though Microsoft’s console is a major platform in gaming.Black Myth: Wukong’s Xbox release was delayed dueto technical problems, with reports saying the game suffered from a memory leak issue that caused frequent crashes.
Despite the earlier setback,plans to bringBlack Myth: Wukongto Xboxwere always in motion, and now players are finally on track to join the journey. According to an official update from the game’s Twitter account,Black Myth: Wukongis set to launch on Xbox Series X/S on July 05, 2025, with pre-orders available starting June 18 at 00:00 (Beijing Time) through regional Microsoft Stores. In aQ&A on its official site, the developer said that bringing the game to Xbox and meeting its quality standards was “no easy feat.” Luckily, it managed to complete this tough job smoothly within the first year of the game’s official release.
Black Myth: Wukong Announces Xbox Pre-Order Discount
In addition, Science Games announced that alldigital editions ofBlack Myth: Wukongwill be on sale for the first time, with a 20% discount across every platform. The sale will kick off on different dates depending on the storefront. On the PlayStation Store, the discount will run from June 18 to July 3. Xbox players can take advantage of the pre-order discount via the Microsoft Store from June 18 to July 11. For PC users buying through Steam or the Epic Games Store, the sale will begin on June 20 and continue through July 11.
Expectations are high forBlack Myth: Wukongto achieve impressive sales numbers on Xbox, much like it did on other platforms.Black Myth: Wukonghas already sold around 5 million copies on PS5alone, and its success has even extended beyond software, driving a noticeable increase in gaming monitor sales in regions like China, thanks to the game’s demanding visuals and stunning graphical quality.
