Tencent-backed ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ makes gaming history in first-day frenzy


A young man plays Chinese action role-playing game ‘Black Myth: Wukong’, developed by Chinese video game company Game Science, during its launch day in Shanghai on Aug 20, 2024. — AFP

A Chinese-made game backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd has become the fourth most-played title on Steam within hours of its launch, an unusually rapid ascent that may help seal its place in industry lore.

Black Myth: Wukong, an action-adventure title based on the antics of the fabled Monkey King, garnered more than 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam shortly after its global debut Tuesday.


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