Black Myth Wukong PS5 Shatters Records with $53 Million in Presales and 1.3 Million Concurrent Players on Steam
A Monumental Launch for Game Science's Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth Wukong PS5: In a stunning display of global anticipation, Chinese developer Game Science has launched its highly anticipated AAA title Black Myth: Wukong, breaking records and setting new benchmarks for the gaming industry. Released at 10 a.m. (Beijing time) today on major platforms including PS5, Steam, Epic, and WEGAME, the game has quickly become a sensation.
Record-Breaking Presales and Unprecedented Player Engagement
Black Myth: Wukong has achieved what few games have done before, racking up an astonishing $53 million in presales, equivalent to 390 million RMB. In just one month of pre-sales, the game sold 1.2 million copies, making it the highest pre-sale record for a Chinese-developed PC game.
The excitement didn’t stop there. Upon its release, Black Myth: Wukong triggered a massive surge in downloads, particularly on Steam, where the platform reported a bandwidth peak of 70 Tbps shortly after pre-downloads began. This surge translated into over 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam, showcasing the game’s widespread appeal and the global community’s eagerness to immerse themselves in its rich, action-packed world.
Setting New Standards for Chinese-Developed Games
The success of Black Myth: Wukong is not just a triumph for Game Science but also a milestone for the Chinese gaming industry. The game’s record-breaking performance underscores the growing influence of Chinese developers on the global stage, as they continue to produce high-quality titles that resonate with players worldwide.
As Black Myth: Wukong continues to capture the attention of gamers, it stands as a testament to the power of storytelling, innovative gameplay, and the immense potential of the Chinese gaming market. Whether this game will continue to break records remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Black Myth: Wukong has already made history.
