🔥 OMG, the gaming world just got rocked! Game Science's bombshell reveal of Black Myth: Zhong Kui at Gamescom 2025 left fans shooketh 🤯. Everyone expected DLC for the smash hit Black Myth: Wukong, but devs pulled a total plot twist with a brand-new game instead! Talk about a mic drop moment 🎤💥.

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Why Zhong Kui Instead of Wukong DLC?

Turns out Game Science CEO Feng Ji (aka Yocar) spilled the tea ☕️ on Weibo. After Wukong's success, the team spent six months grinding on DLC plans but felt... meh. Yocar admitted they weren't feeling the same spark 🔥. Then a studio mate dropped the real question:

"Do you NOT want to do the DLC and make something new?"

That's when the lightbulb moment 💡 happened! The whole crew realized they were on the same page – itching to create fresh magic ✨. So Zhong Kui jumped the queue while Wukong got placed on the back burner temporarily.

The Westward Journey Ain't Over Yet!

Hold your horses 🐴, Wukong stans! Developers confirmed "the westward journey won't end here" – meaning our monkey king's saga WILL continue. Zhong Kui is about building distinct new experiences (hello, spooky Chinese folklore!), but Wukong DLC/sequel is still cooking 👨‍🍳.

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Black Myth Universe Loading... 🌌

This ain't just a new game – it's a whole franchise flex! Rumors suggest a trilogy 🕵️‍♂️, with each entry having DLC potential. Zhong Kui's tiger-boss reveal (iconic!) proves Black Myth is evolving beyond Wukong:

Franchise Aspect What It Means
New Characters Explore legends like ghost-hunter Zhong Kui
Expanded Lore Deeper dive into Chinese mythology
Future Games More installments rumored
DLC Ecosystem Every title gets post-launch love

Fans basically won the lottery 🎰 at Gamescom – instead of one DLC, we're getting a whole dang universe!

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🔥 People Also Ask

  • Will Zhong Kui have similar combat to Wukong?

Game Science promises "distinct experiences" – expect new mechanics!

  • Is there a release date yet?

Not yet, but that Gamescom trailer got everyone hyped AF!

  • Could we see crossover characters?

No official word, but a mythic Avengers team-up would be lit 🔥

🙋‍♀️ FAQ

  1. Q: Is Black Myth: Wukong abandoned?

A: Heck no! Devs confirmed it's just delayed – DLC/sequel is coming!

  1. Q: Why name the new game after Zhong Kui?

A: He's a legendary ghost-queller from Chinese folklore – perfect for fresh monster-slaying vibes!

  1. Q: Should I play Wukong before Zhong Kui?

A: Probs not required, but why miss out on that masterpiece? 🙈

  1. Q: Are more Black Myth games confirmed?

A: "The westward journey won't end here" = franchise expansion confirmed! Buckle up, buttercups 🚀