Game Science CEO Feng Ji stated that, while plans for Black Myth: Wukong are taking a backseat to the ongoing development of Black Myth: Zhong Kui, the tale of Sun Wukong is not over yet. Instead, Game Science will start from scratch with Black Myth: Zhong Kui and return to Black Myth: Wukong in some capacity, though it is not clear if an expansion or a sequel is being considered.
Although Black Myth: Wukong fans were expecting an expansion to be revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live, the closing trailer of the show was instead the first look at Black Myth: Zhong Kui. While details about the next Black Myth title are sparse, it was confirmed to be a single-player action RPG that will launch on PC and current consoles at a later date. Like Sun Wukong, Zhong Kui is a deity from Chinese folklore. Gamescom Opening Night Live host Geoff Keighley stated that Zhong Kui was a "ghost-catching god who wanders between Hell and Earth."
While Black Myth fans will learn about Zhong Kui and the inspirations behind his character in due time, Game Science also stated that it is open to continuing Sun Wukong's story. As...
