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Is the Unexpected Black Myth: Zhong Kui a Terrible Sign for the Future of Wukong?
At Gamescom 2025, many people expected more news about Black Myth: Wukong. Instead, the developer Game Science showed something new. They are making another game called Black Myth: Zhong Kui. This is not a part two to Wukong. It is a brand new story about a different hero from Chinese tales. This surprise has many people talking. Let’s look at what this new game is about and what you can expect.
Who Is the Hero, Zhong Kui?
To understand the game, you first need to know about its hero. Zhong Kui is a very famous figure in Chinese mythology. He is known as the king of ghosts. His story is one of tragedy and purpose.
Legend says Zhong Kui was a brilliant scholar. He traveled to the capital city to take the top government exam. He passed with the highest scores. But when the emperor saw his face, which was described as very ugly, he unfairly stripped him of his title. Feeling shamed and wronged, Zhong Kui took his own life on the palace steps.
When he arrived in the underworld, the Hell King saw his honesty and potential. Instead of being punished, he was given a new job. He became a god, a divine being in charge of hunting down and capturing evil spirits and demons. He is a protector of humanity, a powerful ghost who controls other ghosts. He is often pictured with a black face, a big beard, and holding a magic sword. He is a symbol of justice who defends people from evil.
How Zhong Kui Might Play
Since the game is very early in development, we don’t have official gameplay. But we can make good guesses based on the hero. The way Zhong Kui fights will likely be very different from Wukong.
Weapons
Wukong is famous for his magical staff. Zhong Kui is known for his sword. This suggests the combat could be more about sword fighting. He also sometimes carries a fan, which could be a secondary weapon or a tool for special moves.
Powers
Wukong can change his shape. Zhong Kui’s power comes from his command over the spirit world. Think about what this could mean in a game. You might be able to summon friendly ghosts to help you fight. Perhaps you could even turn enemy spirits to your side. This would be a unique system.
Game Feel
With a hero who hunts ghosts, the game will probably have a darker, more spooky feel than Wukong. The enemies will be a variety of demons and ghosts from folklore. This could introduce horror elements, making it a very different experience.
Release Date and Where to Play
You should be patient with this game. The team at Game Science said Black Myth: Zhong Kui is in the very early stages of being made. There is not even a full plan for it yet. A good guess is that it will not be ready for at least three to four years. It is a big project, and these things take time to do right. When it does come out, it will be available on PC and the major game consoles.
Building a Bigger World
Game Science also gave a hint about Wukong. They said his journey is not over. This is good news for fans. It likely means a direct sequel or a large expansion for Wukong is still being planned.
What this really tells us is that the developer might be building a whole universe of Black Myth games. Instead of just one hero’s story, they could create several games, each focused on a different powerful figure from Chinese mythology. Wukong is about a rebellious monkey king. Zhong Kui is about a tragic ghost king. They exist in the same world of gods and demons but have their own separate adventures. This is an exciting idea for the future of the series.