Reveal teaser
Game Science's New Title | Black Myth: Zhong Kui - Teaser Trailer (Chinese Dub)
The August 2025 teaser announced that the project had started; it is not a gameplay demonstration.
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Black Myth: Zhong Kui
The second title in the Black Myth series is a single-player action RPG inspired by Zhong Kui from Chinese folklore. It is in development, with no release date announced.
Visit the official websiteConfirmed game information
- Series
- Second title in the Black Myth series
- Developer
- Game Science
- Genre
- Single-player action RPG
- Creative inspiration
- Zhong Kui from Chinese folklore
- Platforms
- PC and mainstream console platforms
- Release date
- Not announced
- Status
- In development
Official videos
Watch the official Zhong Kui videos
These two videos are manually curated from the official Black Myth YouTube channel.
2026 Chinese New Year special
Black Myth: Zhong Kui — 6 Min In-Engine Chinese New Year Special (Color Corrected)
The color-corrected official upload shows an in-engine holiday short.
Game Science states that this video is unrelated to the actual game story and must not be treated as canon.
Watch on YouTubeConfirmed
- This is the second Black Myth title.
- Game Science is developing the game.
- It is a standard single-player action RPG.
- Its primary inspiration is Zhong Kui from Chinese folklore.
- PC and mainstream console platforms are intended.
- The game is currently in development.
Not announced
- A release date or release window.
- Detailed combat and progression systems.
- The formal story.
- Bosses, maps, chapters, weapons, or skills.
- Whether holiday-short characters or scenes appear in the game.
Official FAQ summary
A concise paraphrase of Game Science's current answers.
Why make Zhong Kui after Wukong?
After completing Wukong, the team wanted to create a more distinct experience, try bolder features, and bring fresh ideas to world and narrative design.
How will it compare with Wukong?
Both draw from ancient Chinese myth and folklore and use the single-player ARPG model. Concrete gameplay differences are still being explored.
When will it be released?
Game Science has not announced a date or window.
Which platforms are planned?
The official FAQ names PC and mainstream console platforms, with final information to be confirmed before release.
What is known about story and gameplay?
Very little is final. Game Science says the outline and concrete gameplay differences are still under development.
Is Wukong's journey over?
No definitive ending was announced; Game Science states that the westward journey will not end here.
Official timeline
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Project revealed
Game Science announced Black Myth: Zhong Kui with a CG teaser.
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Chinese New Year special
Game Science released a color-corrected in-engine holiday short and stated that it is unrelated to the actual game story.
Watch on YouTube
Official sources
Facts on this page are limited to Game Science and the official Black Myth channel.
- Game Science Zhong Kui website
- Official Black Myth YouTube channel
- Reveal teaser
- 2026 Chinese New Year special
Black Myth Guide is an independent fan site and is not affiliated with Game Science.