Black Myth: Wukong Dev Reportedly Exceeds $1 Billion in Revenue on Steam

Black Myth: Wukong Dev Reportedly Exceeds $1 Billion in Revenue on Steam

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Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science exceeded a total of $1 billion in generated revenue on Steam alone, according to a recent update on a Steam statistics platform. The revenue generated by Black Myth: Wukong makes Game Science one of the most profitable game companies on Steam, alongside the likes of 2K, Bandai Namco, and Activision.

Launched on August 19 for PlayStation 5 and PC, Black Myth: Wukong is one of the most successful games of the year. Black Myth: Wukong sold over 18 million copies within two weeks after launch, and the game surpassed 20 million copies sold within the first month of launch. Word of mouth and a major marketing push were major factors in the game's success in China, and sales are expected to grow at a slower but steady pace with fans and newer players anticipating the release of the new Black Myth: Wukong DLC early next year.

Black Myth: Wukong and Dragon Ball Z may seem to be distinct franchises, but there's an underlying lore detail that forms a comparison basis.

Game Science reached 12th place in Steam's top publisher rankings and exceeded $1 billion in revenue with the success of Black Myth: Wukong,...

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