Black Myth Zhong Kui announced

The studio unveils a new single player chapter in the Black Myth series at Opening Night Live 2025.

Game Science Announces Black Myth Zhong Kui

Game Science revealed Black Myth Zhong Kui during Opening Night Live 2025 at Gamescom. On stage, host Geoff Keighley described Zhong Kui as the ghost catching god who travels between hell and earth, and he noted that Black Myth Wukong could still receive DLC later. The new title is described by the studio as a single player action role playing game rooted in ancient Chinese fantasy, with a teaser trailer released but no in game footage yet. There is no release date announced. An official blurb from the studio emphasizes a myth inspired approach and a desire to bring fresh ideas and changes after past flaws.

Black Myth Wukong was a breakout success, selling 10 million copies in three days after its release on PC and PlayStation 5, with an Xbox Series X and S version planned for August 20 2025. Zhong Kui is positioned as the second entry in the series, while the team commits to distinctive experiences and ongoing development to address earlier criticisms. The session at Gamescom underlined the project’s single player focus and its use of the Zhong Kui legend as a core pillar.

The move signals a steady expansion of a Chinese folklore driven franchise, aiming to translate traditional myth into a global action RPG format. Taking Zhong Kui as the focal figure could broaden the series appeal beyond Wukong fans, but the early development status means the project is vulnerable to changes in scope or schedule. The reveal also comes with a reminder that big wins can invite big expectations; fans will watch closely to see if the team can balance faithful myth with modern gameplay and polish.

Beyond nostalgia, the announcement tests market appetite for myth based single player games at a time when live service titles often dominate attention. If Game Science can deliver a tight, lore rich experience while addressing past flaws, Zhong Kui has a chance to reinforce the brand and sustain momentum for a studio that suddenly has global attention.

Highlights

The saga continues, and the world will decide if myth can still drive a fresh blockbuster.