Summary
The launch times forBlack Myth: Wukongvary slightly by region. TheJourney to the West-inspired semi-Soulslikehas been highly anticipated since its first reveal. Featuring highly adaptive combat in a fairly unique setting,Wukong
AlthoughBlack Myth: Wukongis being released worldwide on the same day, players who have purchased the game may have to wait until a certain time of day to actually open and play the game. Here’s when the game becomes available in a variety of different time zones.
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Black Myth: Wukong - All Release Times By Time Zone
When You Can Play Black Myth: Wukong In Your Region
Black Myth: Wukongwill be released worldwide on June 23, 2025- but exactly what that means, and at what time of day, varies entirely by region. Players are still technically able to purchase and immediately download the game on all platforms. As long as they purchase it before launch in their region, they’ll still be able to claim the pre-order bonus: the in-game Trailblazer’s Scarlet Gourd, a unique skin for the Destined One’s healing item. Regardless of whether they do, though, the following table shows every regional unlock time forBlack Myth: Wukong, according to a post on the game’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.
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Black Myth: Wukong Launches On PC & PS5
Where To Play Black Myth: Wukong
At launch,Black Myth: Wukongis available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. On PC, it’s available to download through both Steam and the Epic Games Store. Due to its availability on both of Microsoft’s major platforms, many wondered whetherBlack Myth: Wukongwould launch on Xbox Game Pass. However, it’s not currently available for the subscription service, and apparently has no plans to join it in the near future. While there’s certainly a possibility of a later Game Pass release, for now, prospectiveWukongplayers will have to buy it at full price.
WhileWukongtechnically launches at the same time worldwide, players will have to wait until a particular time of day in their region to open it. Until that very moment,Black Myth: Wukongwill remain one of the most anticipated games of the year.
The studio behind Black Myth: Wukong, GameScience, has previously been accused of fostering a toxic environment for its workers. The 2023 allegations include sexualized comments against women, misogyny, fatphobia, and more. More details can be foundhere.
Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG game from the developers at GameScience. Based on the original Chinese novelJourney to the West,players take on the role of Sun Wukong, a legendary monkey warrior who fights against mythical beasts and beings to save his world.
