Black Myth: Wu Kong Global sensation

Black Myth: Wu Kong Global sensation

“Black Myth: Wukong” is a stand-alone action role-playing game with the theme of Journey to the West developed by Hangzhou Youke Interactive Technology Co., Ltd. and published by Zhejiang Publishing Group Digital Media Co., Ltd. It is set on “Journey to the West”, one of the four great classics of China written by Wu Chengen, and uses the story of “Journey to the West” itself as a prequel.

It tells the follow-up story of Sun Wukong who gave up his Buddhist status and triggered another expedition by the celestial court after learning the scriptures. In the game, players will play the role of “destiny” and embark on a journey to the West full of dangers and surprises in order to discover the truth of past legends. On August 20, 2024, the game officially launched on PC and PS5 platforms, and is often called “China’s first 3A game.” Three days after its release, its full-platform sales exceeded 10 million sets, breaking the historical record of games in China. On November 18, according to statistical agency VG Insights, sales of “Black Myth: Wukong” on Steam have exceeded 22 million copies, with revenue exceeding US$1.1 billion. On December 3, sales on the Steam platform exceeded 23 million, and the number of user reviews exceeded 1 million.

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Game Scenes in Black Myth: Wukong

The game scenes in Black Myth: Wukong are diverse, drawing extensively from Chinese architectural monuments, natural landscapes, etc. Here are some of the main game scenes:

Heifeng Mountain

• Scene of the Buddhist Scripture Pillar in Foguang Temple: The Buddhist scripture pillar on the mountain path of Canglang Forest in Heifeng Mountain in the game is inspired by the scripture pillar of the 11th year of Dazhong in the Tang Dynasty in Foguang Temple, located in Foguang Village, Doucun Town, Wutai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. The scripture pillar is exquisitely shaped, embodying the superb carving art of the Tang Dynasty.
• Scene of the Statues on Feilai Peak of Lingyin Temple: On the uphill road at the first meditation point in Heifeng Mountain, you can see statues similar to those on Feilai Peak beside Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. These statues are of various shapes, filled with the mysterious atmosphere of Buddhist art.
• Scene of the Dragon – carved Stone Beam in Wudang Mountain: The dragon – carved stone beam in front of the last land temple in Heifeng Mountain is modeled after a dragon – carved stone beam beside the “Tianyi Zhenqing Wanshou Palace Stone Hall” on the southern cliff of Wudang Mountain. Its carving is exquisite, and the dragon’s shape is vivid.

Huangfeng Ridge

• Scene of the Diamond Sutra Carved on the Stone Valley of Mount Tai: At the place where you can obtain “Lamb Wine”, the game scene refers to the Diamond Sutra carved on the stone in the Stone Valley of Mount Tai in the Taishan Scenic Area, Tai’an, Shandong Province. The huge characters carved on the stone show profound cultural heritage.
• Scene of the Statue of the Power – bearing Warrior in the Northern Song Dynasty: On the left side from the birth point of Huangfeng Ridge to the first land temple, there is the statue of the power – bearing warrior in the Northern Song Dynasty in Zhengzhou Museum, Henan Province. The statue of the power – bearing warrior is powerful and embodies the carving style of the Northern Song Dynasty.
• Scene of the Attendant Bodhisattva in the Dunhuang Murals: The colored paintings in the land temple in the Huangfeng Ridge area draw on the attendant bodhisattva in the Maitreya Preaching Picture in Cave 332 of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang. The murals are brightly colored with smooth lines, possessing extremely high artistic value.

Xiaoxitian

• Snowy Mountain Path
  • Scene of the Statues of the Twenty – eight Constellations: The sculptures on both sides at the beginning of the third chapter refer to the statues of the twenty – eight constellations in the Yuhuang Temple in Fucheng Village, Jincun Town, Zezhou County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. These statues have unique shapes and distinct character images.
  • Scene of the Pagodas in Lingyan Temple: The temple on the Snowy Mountain Path is based on the pagodas in Lingyan Temple in Wande Town, Changqing District, Jinan, Shandong Province. The pagodas stand in a forest, creating a solemn and serene atmosphere.
• Futu Prison
  • Scene of the Statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in Shuilu’an: The statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva on the stone wall beside the stairs from the first floor to the second floor of the Futu Prison is derived from the statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in the Ming Dynasty in Shuilu’an, Lantian. The statue of the bodhisattva is compassionate and solemn, and the attendant old man and monk beside it are also exquisitely carved.
  • Scene of the Cliffside Statues in Qianfozhai: The cliffside statues in Qianfozhai at the end of the first floor of the Futu Prison where you can obtain the “Fine Porcelain Teacup” are the same as the cliffside statues in Qianfozhai, Anyue County, Ziyang City, Sichuan Province. There are numerous Buddha statues, and the carvings are exquisite.
• Futu Realm
  • Scene of the Cliffside Statues in Baoding Mountain: The stone carvings on both sides of the land temple outside the Jingtong refer to the cliffside statues in Baoding Mountain of the Dazu Rock Carvings in Dazu District, Chongqing. The scale of the statues is grand, and the content is rich, demonstrating the profoundness of Buddhist culture.
  • Scene of the Zhiping Temple Pagoda: The Zhiping Temple Pagoda beside the Futu Pagoda in the Futu Realm is based on the Zhiping Temple Pagoda in the north of Jiaying Temple Village, southeast of Zanhuang County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. The pagoda has a simple and unsophisticated shape with a unique architectural style.
• Sea of Bitterness
  • Scene of the Pagoda of Master Minghui in Pingshun, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province: The Pagoda of Master Minghui in Pingshun, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, beside the monk’s mission area 1 on the north bank of the Sea of Bitterness, has an elegant shape and exquisite craftsmanship, being a treasure of ancient Chinese architectural art.
  • Scene of the Shrine of the Dharma – protecting Deity in Baoding Mountain, Chongqing: The shrine of the Dharma – protecting Deity beside the suspension bridge at the Precepts Corridor of the Sea of Bitterness has fine carvings, and the statue of the Dharma – protecting Deity is solemn and majestic, guarding the pure land.

Others

• Scene of Havoc in Heaven: Players will witness the orderly formation of the 100,000 Heavenly soldiers and generals, feeling the oppressive presence of the Four Heavenly Kings and the Giant Spirit God. The scene is grand and spectacular, with a battle ready to break out.
• Scene of the Flaming Mountains: For example, when fighting the land of the Flaming Mountains in the fifth chapter, the entire battle scene will suddenly turn into the style of traditional Chinese ink painting from the appearance of the land, perfectly combining the heat, danger, and mythical atmosphere of the Flaming Mountains.

How to download Black Myth: Wu Kong

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