By Sagar V. Mankar Black Myth: Wukong hits another major milestone. Launched on August 20th on PC and PlayStation 5, the game has sold an impressive 10 million copies in just three days.
Developer Game Science shared this exciting news on X, expressing their gratitude to players, thanking them for their “support and love,” and wishing everyone luck for the weekend.
This remarkable achievement places Black Myth: Wukong among the fastest-selling video games, surpassing recent hits like Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy.
The game’s success can be attributed to the substantial hype surrounding its release, the positive reviews it got, and the large player base it has in China.
The game’s cultural significance, rooted in the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West,” strongly appeals to Chinese audiences. However, it’s undeniable that Western audiences, who have recently tired of forced diversity in video games, also show considerable appreciation for the game.
What Records Has Black Myth: Wukong Broken?
Beyond its impressive sales figures, Black Myth: Wukong has also shattered several records in just three days:
- The game topped Steam’s 24-hour concurrent player count list within hours of its release, breaking the previous record of 2.1 million held by Palworld, making it the top game of 2024.
- It became the most-played single-player game of all time on the platform, surpassing Cyberpunk 2077.
- It reached the second-highest concurrent player count for any game on Steam, behind only PUBG.
- In total, the game reached a total of three million concurrent players across PC and PlayStation 5.
- According to Niko Partners, Black Myth: Wukong was the most-watched game on major Chinese streaming platforms like Huya, DouYu, and Bilibili on its release day.
- Sales of Sony’s PlayStation 5 in China have doubled compared to the same period last year.
How Does This Compare to Other Game Launches?
Here are some of the most successful titles in recent history:
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023) – 10 million sales in 3 days
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022) – 10 million sales in 3 days
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) – 17 million sales in 8 days
- Hogwarts Legacy (2023) – 12 million sales in 11 days
- Elden Ring (2022) – 12 million sales in 18 days
- Palworld (2024) – 25 million 2 months
- Helldivers 2 (2024) – 12 million sales in 12 weeks
When Will Black Myth: Wukong Be Available on Xbox?
While the game is currently available on PC and PlayStation 5, Xbox fans will have to wait a bit longer. The developers at Game Science have stated that they are optimizing the Xbox Series X|S version to meet their quality standards. They aim to minimize the wait for Xbox users and will announce the release date once it meets their quality criteria.