A new legend awakens: after Sun Wukong, it's Zhong Kui's turn... Following the worldwide success of Black Myth: Wukong, Chinese studio Game Science took advantage of Gamescom 2025 'sOpening Night Live to surprise its audience on August 19, 2025. While many gamers were expecting DLC, the team revealed Black Myth: Zhong Kui, a second installment in the same mythological universe. Still in the early stages of development, the game is planned for PC and main consoles, with no official release date. To date, no third-party publisher has been mentioned: as with Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science is directly piloting the project.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui continues the single-player action RPG formula popularized by its predecessor, with strong inspiration from Chinese folklore. Although no gameplay footage has yet been shown, the studio confirms its intention to offer a technically demanding combat experience. The stated aim is clear:"to create more distinct gameplay experiences, implement bolder features, and bring fresh ideas to our world and narrative design". In other words, the gameplay will not simply reproduce the Wukong recipe, but will seek to offer new sensations.
The player is no longer Sun Wukong, King of the Apes, but Zhong Kui, a legendary figure from Chinese mythology. Described as an exorcist with an unattractive physique but fearsome powers, he is considered a demon hunter capable of commanding up to 80,000 spirits. While Game Science has yet to reveal any concrete details about the plot, the studio promises a fresh narrative, designed to surprise while maintaining continuity with the already familiar universe. As the team explains:"That said, we're still exploring the concrete differences between Wukong and Zhong Kui. So there's no need to rush: let us surprise ourselves first, before we surprise you".
This title is aimed above all at players attracted by narrative action-RPGs and mythology-infused worlds. Fans of Black Myth: Wukong will find a familiar atmosphere, demanding combat and a consistently cinematic aesthetic. Fans of Chinese folklore will also be able to discover another lesser-known legend in the West.
On the other hand, Black Myth: Zhong Kui may not suit players looking for a light, fast-paced, multiplayer experience. Like its predecessor, the game promises to be dense, difficult and immersive, with high demands in terms of patience and commitment. The absence of any gameplay for the moment suggests that the title will be aimed at an enthusiast rather than a casual audience.
Game Science insists that Black Myth: Zhong Kui"is nothing more than an empty file", as the studio acknowledges in its FAQ. The project is therefore still in its infancy, and we'll have to be patient before we get a gameplay trailer or any precise information about the story. The only current certainty remains the CGI cinematics unveiled at Gamescom 2025.
Finally, the studio reminds us that the Black Myth saga is still in its infancy. While Zhong Kui marks a new stage, the"peregrination towards the West is not over", suggesting that additional content for Wukong could yet be created. With this twofold perspective, Game Science affirms its desire to build a lasting universe, nourished by the richness of Chinese folklore. We can't wait to see more!
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