Black Myth Wukong Beats Palworld, Breaks Steam Record

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that I am utterly amazed by the meteoric rise of Black Myth Wukong. Having played everything from Pong to PUBG, I can confidently assert that Game Science has crafted something truly special with this game. The sheer number of players it attracted on launch night is nothing short of astounding, outperforming heavyweights like Palworld and Counter-Strike 2.


On its launch night, Game Science’s Black Myth Wukong surpassed other games such as Palworld in terms of simultaneous peak players on Steam. Additionally, it received impressive review scores and had a strong start, leading to a highly successful debut for the game’s journey known as the Destined One.

Black Myth Wukong Surpasses Palworld, Counter-Strike 2 on Steam Most Played Charts

Congratulations Wukong for becoming the second most played game on Steam ever!

2021 has seen an explosion of fantastic gaming experiences, and it’s truly an honor to be associated with such remarkable titles, including Black Myth Game! #BlackMythGame

— Palworld (@Palworld_EN) August 20, 2024

In its debut hours on Steam, the game Black Myth: Wukong surpassed significant titles such as Palworld (2.1 million) and Counter-Strike 2 (free-to-play with 1.8 million), reaching an impressive peak of 2.2 million players. The only title that outperformed it is PUBG: Battlegrounds, which achieved a whopping 3 million players back in 2017. Regarding single-player games, Black Myth stands well above other popular titles like Cyberpunk and the critically lauded Elden Ring.

As a dedicated fan, I’m thrilled to share that the debut title in the Black Myth Series received rave reviews upon its release. At this moment, the game boasts an impressive Metacritic score of 82, equating to a “Generally Favorable” rating. Notably, several critiques awarded it a perfect 10/10!

On platform X, PocketPair Inc., the developers of Palworld, extended their warmest congratulations to Game Science for their remarkable achievement. In their heartfelt message, they joyfully announced that “Wukong has made history as the second most-played game on Steam!”

Why Black Myth Wukong was so successful

Black Myth Wukong captivates players not only with its swift-moving gameplay, but also with a compelling story drawn from one of the most renowned Chinese literary works – Journey to the West. This epic has sparked numerous other captivating tales. By now, it’s likely that many are familiar with how Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball series was influenced by Journey to the West.

It’s one of the big Chinese Classic novels, alongside:

  • Romance Of The Three Kingdoms
  • Water Margin
  • The Plum in the Golden Vase
  • Dream of the Red Chamber
  • The Scholars

Enthusiasts were captivated by the prospect of engaging in a game boasting compelling gameplay, an intriguing narrative, and novelty, which is why Wukong left the world spellbound from last night all through to this morning.

To summarize, we’ve covered the current player count of Black Myth Wukong on Steam thus far. Given that more than 2 million gamers have already delved into it through Steam, there’s no denying its triumph as a hit title by Game Science. Now, our curiosity is piqued: how many players on PlayStation took the leap and launched the game on its debut night?

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2024-08-20 20:38