Black Myth Wukong concurrent players have made a historic mark on the gaming scene, dominating Steam charts just hours after its release. The game quickly climbed to the top, reaching an astounding peak of 2,358,580 concurrent players.
This achievement places Black Myth Wukong as the second-highest concurrent player count in Steam’s history, right behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, which peaked at 3,257,248 in January 2018. The rapid rise in Black Myth Wukong concurrent players highlights its immediate impact and growing popularity.
What’s behind the surge in Black Myth Wukong concurrent players?
The surge in Black Myth Wukong concurrent players is not by chance. The game has surpassed several major titles on Steam, including Elden Ring, Dota 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Counter-Strike 2, and Palworld. Each of these games has a strong following, but Black Myth Wukong has quickly outpaced them, becoming a must-play for gamers worldwide. What’s remarkable is that this record only accounts for players on Steam, excluding those on PlayStation 5, the Epic Games Store, and China’s WeGame, which reportedly has around 80 million players monthly.
According to industry analyst Simon Carless, the majority of Black Myth Wukong concurrent players are based in China, with approximately 88.1% of the player base logging in within hours of launch. The game’s popularity is expected to spread further as players from the United States and other countries continue to join. Inspired by the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West”, Black Myth Wukong allows players to take on the role of Sun Wukong, the legendary Person of Destiny, in an epic Action-RPG adventure. Despite some controversy, the game has received high praise, with an early Metacritic score of 81, users score of 8.3.
A new chapter for Chinese story-driven games?
Aside from PUBG, which is not an entirely Chinese-developed game, Black Myth Wukong is a strong entry into story-driven games. The success of the game shows a shift in the gaming industry, where Chinese developers are starting to make a noticeable impact. Given China’s massive population, it will be interesting to see how Western gaming companies react to this growing trend.
Recently, many new game releases, except for Baldur’s Gate 3, have faced heavy criticism. However, Black Myth Wukong has largely avoided this, with most feedback focused on optimization issues and minor bugs rather than major flaws. This positive reception underscores the game’s solid design and reflects the rising capabilities of Chinese developers on the global stage.
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