Black Myth: Wukong FAQ – All your questions answered

A full Black Myth: Wukong FAQ answering all the most important questions about the game
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Black Myth: Wukong is finally here and has received mostly favorable reviews. Whether you’ve been anticipating the game for a while or are just looking to see what it’s all about, this is a good place to start. Here we’ve gathered all of the most important questions you could want to know about the game and answered them all so you know what to expect.

How long to beat Black Myth: Wukong?

Black Myth: Wukong screenshot.
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Black Myth: Wukong is roughly 40 hours long, but if you want to know more about how long different playstyles take – like how long it takes to 100% the game – check out our full guide for how long to beat Black Myth: Wukong.

Is Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox?

No, Black Myth: Wukong is currently only available on PS5 and PC.

When is Black Myth: Wukong coming to Xbox?

Black Myth: Wukong has been confirmed for an Xbox release, but no release date or even release window has been announced yet.

Is Black Myth: Wukong on PS Plus?

No, Black Myth: Wukong is not on PS Plus.

What is Black Myth: Wukong's age rating?

Black Myth: Wukong is rated as following according to IMDb:

  • ESRB: M
  • PEGI: 16
  • AUS: MA15+
  • USK: 18
  • CHI: 17
  • TAI: (Banned)

Does Black Myth: Wukong have multiplayer?

Many Monkey King duplicates fight a monk in Black Myth Wukong
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No, the game does not have any multiplayer features, co-op or competitive.

Does Black Myth: Wukong run on Steam Deck?

Black Myth: Wukong can run on Steam Deck, but you may need to turn some settings down. It’s recommended that you limit the framerate to 30fps to avoid tearing, as the game can be unstable at higher caps.

How many trophies does Black Myth: Wukong have?

Black Myth: Wukong has 36 trophies, and you can find out how to get all of them with our Black Myth: Wukong trophy guide.

Does Black Myth: Wukong have difficulty settings?

Buddha's Eyeball locations in Black Myth Wukong.
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No, the game does not have any difficulty settings, and the development team has said there are no plans to add them.

Is Black Myth: Wukong open world?

No, the game uses linear levels with an open-ended structure. Find out more about it in our full guide for Is Black Myth: Wukong open world?

Who is Sun Wukong?

The game’s namesake, Sun Wukong is known in Chinese mythology as the Monkey King and is a trickster god featured in the famous 16th-century Chinese novel, Journey to the West.

Does Black Myth: Wukong have New Game Plus?

Yes, find out more about how New Game Plus works in Black Myth: Wukong at that link.

What is the controversy surrounding Black Myth: Wukong?

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The controversy is about how Black Myth: Wukong streamers were asked not to mention “feminist propaganda” among other things.

How many endings does Black Myth: Wukong have?

Black Myth: Wukong has two endings, one normal ending, and then a second secret ending that can only be achieved by completing a set number of tasks, and finally finishing the game a second time.


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RYAN WOODROW

Ryan Woodrow is Guides Editor for GLHF based in London, England. He has a particular love for JRPGs and the stories they tell. His all-time favorite JRPGs are the Xenoblade Chronicles games because of the highly emotive and philosophy-driven stories that hold great meaning. Other JRPGs he loves in the genre are Persona 5 Royal, Octopath Traveler, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Nier Automata, and Pokémon. He also regularly dives deep into the indie scene trying to find hidden gems and innovative ideas. Some of his favorite indie games include FTL: Faster Than Light, Thomas Was Alone, Moonlighter, Phantom Abyss, and Towerfall Ascension. More of his favorite games are Minecraft, Super Mario Odyssey, Stardew Valley, Skyrim, and XCOM 2. He has a first-class degree in Games Studies from Staffordshire University and has written for several sites such as USA Today's ForTheWin, Game Rant, The Sun, and KeenGamer. Email: ryan.woodrow@glhf.gg