Black Myth: Wukong Coming to Xbox Series X|S with Pre-Order Discounts

Black Myth: Wukong is finally coming to the Xbox Series X|S, one year after its release for the PlayStation 5 and Windows PCs. Developer Game Science will roll out the Xbox version of the game on August 20, 2023. Players will be able to pre-order the game starting on June 17 at 12 PM Eastern Time. Those who place their pre-orders before July 10 at 12 PM Eastern Time will receive a 20 percent discount, bringing the typical $60 title down to $48.

About Black Myth: Wukong

The action role-playing game is inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, adapting its universe, characters, and their backstories. Players will take control of a monkey protagonist based on the novel’s main character, Sun Wukong, who wields a staff as his weapon. The staff can shrink and extend during combat, offering a variety of techniques and moves for players to choose from. This game is considered China’s first true AAA title and set a record for broke Steam’s concurrent players for a single-player game just hours after its initial release.

Promotional Offers for All Platforms

In addition to announcing the Xbox version of the game, Game Science has launched a promotional offer for all platforms. Starting on June 17 at 12 PM and running until July 2 at 12 PM Eastern Time, the standard and Deluxe PS5 editions of the game will be available at a 20 percent discount, priced at $48 and $56, respectively. The PC version will have the same pricing, but the sale will begin on June 19 at 1 PM and end on July 10 at 1 PM Eastern Time on platforms such as Steam, WeGame, and the Epic Games Store.

Conclusion

With the upcoming release of Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox Series X|S and the promotional offers available for all platforms, players have an exciting opportunity to experience this highly anticipated title. The game’s unique blend of action and storytelling, rooted in a beloved literary classic, promises to deliver an engaging experience for both new and returning players.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at Engadget.