Developer Game Science is rolling out a massive update for Black Myth: Wukong, which will first arrive on PlayStation 5 on October 13, gradually becoming available for Xbox Series X|S and PC afterwards. Players are advised that the file size will be exceptionally large, potentially requiring significant free disk space.
According to Game Science, the PS5 patch alone will demand 93.5 GB of free storage. If players lack sufficient space for the update, they might need to delete and reinstall the entire game. PC users are also recommended to allocate ample disk space and uninstall any mods to prevent compatibility issues during installation.
The update primarily focuses on performance optimization and bug fixes. Earlier patches had already addressed graphics issues on Xbox Series X, aiming for parity with PC and PS5 versions. The developers have acknowledged that porting the game to Xbox consoles proved unexpectedly challenging.
Earlier this year, Game Science announced a Black Myth sequel titled Zhong Kui, though its release window remains undisclosed. The comprehensive list of changes for Black Myth: Wukong version 1.0.20.21756 includes:
Patch Notes
Bosses
- Enhanced combat experience against Yaoguai King `Giant Shigandang.`
Interaction
- The Journeyer`s Chart interface will now guide the Destined One to travel with the Keeper`s Shrine before any Journeyer`s Chart is obtained.
- Improved readability of the `Cleared` label within the `Load Journey` interface.
Performance
- Integrated AMD FSR4 (for PC).
- Improved `Compatible Mode` to prevent game launch failures (for PC).
- Adjusted default graphics settings for specific graphics cards (for PC).
- Significantly enhanced lighting quality when Global Illumination is set to low (for PC).
- Performance Mode on PS5 adjusted to 60Hz, offering improved resolution and reduced input latency; the original mode is renamed `Performance Mode (Legacy).`
- Enhanced game loading speed (for PS5).
- Improved clarity of certain textures (for PS5).
- Boosted CPU and rendering performance.
- Optimized memory usage.
- Refined motion blur quality.
Localization
- Added support for the Czech language.
Bug Fixes
Bosses
- Resolved issues concerning the invincibility and incorrect display of the iron ball for Yaoguai Chief `Top Takes Bottom & Bottom Takes Top.`
Performance
- Fixed screen ghosting and edge flickering (for PS5).
- Fixed XeSS 2.0 errors and crashes with DLSS 4 and ray tracing enabled (for PC).
- Fixed NXSR rendering issues (for PC).
Localization
- Corrected text overlapping, voiceover/subtitle errors, incomplete localization in settings.
- Fixed general translation, spelling, capitalization, and terminology inconsistencies across several languages.