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How long to beat Black Myth: Wukong

If you’re looking to complete only the main quest, you’re still in Black Myth: Wukong for the long haul

Kirk McKeand, Dave Aubrey

Game Science

Whether you’re looking to blaze straight through or find everything there is, Black Myth: Wukong is not a short game. With dozens of bosses and multiple varied biomes, as well as optional areas, bosses, and secrets, you’ll be playing Black Myth: Wukong all week. 

After spending the last few weeks with the game, here’s what I’ve discovered about its completion times. 

Full Black Myth: Wukong length breakdown

  1. Black Myth: Wukong – how long to beat the main story?
  2. How many chapters? – Black Myth: Wukong
  3. Black Myth: Wukong – how long to 100% the game?

Black Myth: Wukong – how long to beat the main story?

It took me around 40 hours to finish the main story of Black Myth: Wukong while completing the majority of the side quests I found. Since finishing the game, I’ve gone back to mop up what I missed – it turns out it was a lot. 

How many chapters? – Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong has six chapters in total, with the final chapter lacking a title for the climax.

  • Chapter One – Black Cloud, Red Fire
  • Chapter Two – Yellow Sand, Desolate Dusk
  • Chapter Three – White Snow, Ice Cold
  • Chapter Four – Rosy Cheeks, Gray Hair
  • Chapter Five – Golden Child, Crimson Blood
  • Chapter Six

Black Myth: Wukong – how long to 100% the game?

Based on my current playtime of around 60 hours, I think you’re looking at between 55-70 hours, depending on how much you like to explore every nook and cranny (or if you want to get all the Black Myth: Wukong Trophies). 

Another variable is how many times you get stuck on a boss. While most of the bosses in Wukong are fairly easy, I did hit a couple of walls like the Wandering Wight, forcing me to grind up some levels. 

Luckily, we’ve got a Black Myth: Wukong skill guide so you don’t have to spend long experimenting with what works. I’ve done it for you. We also have some general Black Myth: Wukong tips. 

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Kirk McKeand
KIRK MCKEAND

Kirk McKeand is the Content Director for GLHF.  A games media writer and editor from Lincoln, UK, he won a Games Media Award in 2014 in the Rising Star category. He has also been nominated for two Features Writer awards. He was also recognized in MCV's 30 Under 30 list in 2014. His favorite games are The Witcher 3, The Last of Us Part 2, Dishonored 2, Deus Ex, Bloodborne, Suikoden 2, and Final Fantasy 7.  You can buy Kirk McKeand's book, The History of the Stealth Game, in most bookstores in the US and UK.  With a foreword written by Arkane's Harvey Smith, The History of the Stealth Game dives deep into the shadows of game development, uncovering the surprising stories behind some of the industry's most formative video games.  He has written for IGN, Playboy, Vice, Eurogamer, Edge, Official PlayStation Magazine, Games Master, Official Xbox Magazine, USA Today's ForTheWin, Digital Spy, The Telegraph, International Business Times, and more.  Kirk was previously the Editor-in-Chief at TheGamer and Deputy Editor at VG247. These days he works as the Content Director for GLHF, a content agency specializing in video games coverage, serving media partners across the globe.  You can check out Kirk McKeand's MuckRack profile for more.  Email: kirk.mckeand@glhf.gg

Dave Aubrey
DAVE AUBREY

Dave Aubrey is an award-nominated (losing) video games journalist based in the UK with more than ten years of experience in the industry. A bald man known for obnoxious takes, Dave is correct more often than people would like, and will rap on command.

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