Game Science quietly unveiled Black Myth: Zhong Kui during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live on 19 August 2025. It isn’t a direct sequel to Black Myth: Wukong, but shares the same myth‑steeped universe. At this stage, the project exists largely as “an empty folder”, with no gameplay or story details yet revealed. Let’s unpack what’s known so far.
Announcement at Gamescom
Game Science surprised fans by teasing Black Myth: Zhong Kui at the tail end of Gamescom’s Opening Night Live. The reveal featured a cinematic CGI trailer, although notably, there’s no actual gameplay footage yet.
- Unveiled with a CG trailer only
- No gameplay to date
- Announcement part of the studio’s annual 20 August tradition
That “empty folder” phrase comes from the developer themselves. It’s an early concept drop to just let us know something’s cooking.
What Zhong Kui Brings
Zhong Kui draws on Chinese folklore, where he’s known as a ghost‑catcher and judge of spirits — a fitting lead for a mythic action RPG.
- Inspired by the folk tale Zhong Kui Banishing Evil
- Builds on Chinese mythology, like its predecessor
Developers emphasise it’ll deliver a fresh feel. They aim to rethink what worked in Wukong, address past regrets, and introduce bold new gameplay ideas.
Early‑Stage Development & Platforms
The game is in very early development. The narrative outline isn’t even complete and no official release timeline exists yet.
- Still defining story; project described as “very early stage”
- No release date announced
The game is confirmed for PC and “all mainstream console platforms” — though nothing is nailed down beyond that.
Not Just a Sequel
Though it follows Wukong, Zhong Kui isn’t a straight sequel. Game Science wants to broaden the Black Myth brand rather than retread the same protagonist narrative.
- Next in series, not a sequel to Wukong
- Story of Wukong isn’t over — more content may still come
Geoff Keighley described Zhong Kui as “the ghost‑catching god who wanders between Hell and Earth.” That sets a strong tone.
FAQ
Is Black Myth: Zhong Kui a direct sequel to Wukong?
No, it’s the next installment in the Black Myth series but not a storyline sequel. Game Science is building something distinct rather than continuing Wukong’s arc.
When will it be released?
No release date is set. The game is in early production and still shaping its narrative.
What platforms will it be on?
It’s confirmed for PC and all major console platforms, though no specifics beyond that have been revealed.
