Aug 20, 2025🎮 Officially Announced at Gamescom

Black Myth: Zhong Kui

A Single-player Action RPG inspired by Chinese Mythology.
The new installment in the Black Myth series.

Official Debut Trailer

Ghosts? Demons? They are born from the heart. <br/>Two faces, one soul. Who will judge the living and the dead?

Epic Trailer (YouTube)

Official Trailer (Chinese)

Black Myth Series

Game Introduction

Game Science officially announces 'Black Myth: Zhong Kui', the second installment in the Black Myth series, with its debut CG trailer.

Core Gameplay

This is a single-player Action RPG centered around the legendary Chinese figure 'Zhong Kui'.

The sun and moon hang high in vain,
Who holds the power over life and death?
Yielding to no favor, conforming to no path,
Seeking no fame, fawning on no power.
Raise the sword, raise the sword,
To distinguish the pure from the turbid!

Development Status

As the game is still in early development, no gameplay footage is available yet.
Game Science will continue to deliver every new answer with care, carrying everyone's love and wishes.

Folklore

The Legend of Zhong Kui

While official history holds no record of Zhong Kui, his heroic image as a demon slayer lives deeply in the hearts of the people.

Death of the Scholar

Legend has it that Zhong Kui was a top scholar in the Tang Dynasty. However, during his audience with the Emperor, he was rejected and expelled due to his disfigured appearance. In a fit of rage, Zhong Kui took his own life by crashing into the palace pillars.

The Demon Slayer

After his death, the palace was plagued by strange occurrences. The Emperor dreamt of a ghost attacking him, only to be saved by Zhong Kui. The Emperor then posthumously titled him the 'Demon Quelling Judge', charged with driving away evil spirits.

The King of Ghosts

Later, the King of Hell also appointed him as the 'Great Marshal of Demon Slaying', granting him a bronze sword and commanding him to roam the world, slaying demons and upholding justice.

Concept Art & Historical Heritage

Art Gallery

From historical artifacts to game concept designs, exploring the legacy of Zhong Kui.

The Night Excursion of Zhong Kui

Painted by Dai Jin, a Ming Dynasty court painter. Depicts Zhong Kui patrolling on a snowy night. Palace Museum, Beijing.

Famille Rose Statue of Drunken Zhong Kui

A Famille Rose porcelain statue from the Kangxi period (Qing Dynasty). Shows a drunken, approachable Zhong Kui. Palace Museum, Beijing.

Zhong Kui the Demon Queller

Traditional folk art depicting Zhong Kui quelling demons, symbolizing warding off evil and bringing good fortune.

16th Century Portrait of Zhong Kui

Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. A vivid depiction by an ancient artist.

Zhong Kui Painted by Emperor Shunzhi

Painted by the Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. A historical treasure showing the imperial interpretation of the deity.

Game Environment Concept

Reimagining ancient architecture and atmosphere in a dark mythological style.

Yocar - Feng Ji

Message from the Producer

Founder of Game Science

Confusion and Decision

For a long time after the release of 'Black Myth: Wukong', I was in a daze...

Six months after launch, we had set some directions and the team was officially running on the plan to 'make the DLC first'.

A New Beginning

Until one day this year, Yang Qi messaged me... We hit it off instantly.

A DLC is certainly not a bad choice, but at this moment, we want to make a new Black Myth game first—
New hero, new gameplay, new visuals, new tech, new story.
Starting from scratch, bold and unconstrained.

To Our Players

Like you, I love the world of demons and gods in Journey to the West. The legend of Wukong will return in the future in a more complete and solid way.

As Nintendo's late president Satoru Iwata said: 'On the extension of the existing, there is no future.'
Only with the unknown comes surprise; only with challenge comes fun.

Community

Player Comments

Selected comments from Bilibili and YouTube.

Bilibili User

Bilibili

Zhong Kui is the god of exorcism in traditional Chinese culture... A symbol of warding off evil and punishing vice.

Bilibili User

Bilibili

Changing the mindset to get excited about creation again is better for the team than just churning out DLC.

Jasmine-d0911

YouTube Player

Game Science is like China's Rockstar Games, always bringing us different kinds of surprises.

Gotham Batman

Bilibili

Some say he became a judge, some say he slays demons... But the story I'm about to tell, you've definitely never heard...

FAQ

Q&A about Black Myth: Zhong Kui

Why announce it now?

It's our tradition to report progress on August 20th. Although the project is currently just an empty folder, we decided to make a CG trailer to let everyone know the new project has started.

Why not Wukong's sequel first?

After the journey with the Destined One, we hope to take a tentative first step—creating a more unique experience. Zhong Kui is a natural choice for this desire. The Journey to the West will not end here.

How does it compare to Black Myth: Wukong?

It will still be a standard single-player ARPG. However—this time you won't be playing as a monkey. We are exploring the specific differences between Wukong and Zhong Kui.

Release date?

Honestly—even Feng Ji doesn't know. Please follow our official accounts for the latest news.

Platforms?

PC + All major consoles. Final info will be confirmed before launch.

Gameplay details?

Hard to say now... we haven't even finished the outline. But the team is eager to tell a new story and add new fun.

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