Black Myth: Wukong is on course to become one of the most successful games of 2024. Despite niggling issues, the game has already sold over ten million copies and broken multiple records on Steam.
Black Myth: Wukong is full of secrets, including full hidden areas.
To celebrate Game Science's title, which is rich in Chinese history and mythology, multiple Chinese landmarks, some of which appear in Black Myth: Wukong, are reportedly offering free entry to those who complete the game.
A Chinese player, Owen-Tsai, shared on Reddit a list of facts about Black Myth: Wukong that Western players may not realize.
Three of Tsai's facts are related to the game and the surrounding culture. Tsai shares that the book Wukong is based on, Journey to the West, was once forbidden in the Ming Dynasty, that kittens do the game's Tiger boss's mocap, and that some people believe that Lingji Bodhisattva, the headless monk, had his head stolen by the British.
Alongside these facts, Tsai also mentions that at least five Chinese landmarks are offering free entry to players who complete Black Myth: Wukong, or at least certain sections.
