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Release & story order

Black Myth: Wukong games in order

Plan the Black Myth: Wukong path here—Game Science’s August 2024 action RPG drawn from Journey to the West. Release covers the single US/global ship date most players need: Black Myth: Wukong (August 20, 2024). Story mirrors that one Destined One campaign across the chapters and secret endings—there is no separate expansion chapter on the timeline yet. Free updates and New Game+ live inside the same install; Black Myth: Zhong Kui is FAQ-only upcoming, with no invented ship date. Essentials splits main-campaign vs completionist. Action neighbors: Sekiro, Elden Ring, and God of War.

Updated September 2026

Pick your path:

Main campaign Completionist Full release list Story order

Where to start

Pick Main campaign to finish the Destined One path once, or Completionist when you want the same title checked for secrets, endings, and NG+ loops without inventing extra games.

  • First play → Main campaign path
  • Trophy / lore hunters → Completionist after credits
  • Zhong Kui → wait for a real release before adding a third checklist

Release order

When Game Science shipped Black Myth: Wukong for US/global players—August 20, 2024 on PC and major consoles. That is the only mainline release-order title on this page as of September 2026. Free post-launch patches and New Game+ sit inside the same product; they are not separate storefront rows. Black Myth: Zhong Kui stays FAQ-only until it actually ships.

  • Newcomers 2026 → Black Myth: Wukong (current patched build)
  • No paid story DLC row as of September 2026—see FAQ
  • Zhong Kui → announced sequel IP, not required and not dated here
  • Souls-like neighbors help with stamina fights; myth knowledge is optional
Story order tips

One Destined One campaign inspired by Journey to the West chapters—finish the main path, optional bosses, and endings inside the same game. Story order mirrors Release because there is no prequel expansion or midquel title yet. Treat secret endings and chapter secrets as branches inside Wukong, not as extra numbered games.

  • Core path: one Destined One campaign through the chapters
  • Secret bosses and endings → same game, not separate timeline titles
  • NG+ → replay loop after credits, still the same Story row
  • On Story order, later entries may be hidden—reveal when ready or use Show all spoilers

Timeline

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When each game was released. Click a game for platforms, dates, and where it fits in your playthrough.

Release order

  1. Black Myth: Wukong

    Black Myth: Wukong

    PCPS5Xbox Series X|SActionMainlineGame Science

    Black Myth: Wukong (August 20, 2024, US/global) is Game Science’s Destined One action RPG—staff combat, transformation spells, and chapter bosses drawn from Journey to the West without requiring you to memorize the novel first.

    Overview
    Chinese-myth action RPG that sells spectacle boss craft, transformation kits, and chapter structure as a single-player showcase rather than an online service. Combines souls-like pressure with cinematic set pieces unique to the Black Myth brand.
    In-game setting
    Only mainline story-order title on this page. Endings, secret bosses, and NG+ remain inside this campaign. Upcoming Black Myth: Zhong Kui is a separate announced project—not a DLC chapter you can play yet.
    Should you play it?
    Required start and the whole 2026 path. No paid expansion replaces this buy. Tone neighbors: Sekiro and God of War.
    Release date
    US/global August 20, 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Confirm the current storefront build for your platform.

FAQ

One-game timeline, Journey to the West inspiration, NG+, difficulty, DLC status, and Zhong Kui as upcoming FAQ-only.

Release order

Recommended: buy Black Myth: Wukong on your platform of choice and play the main campaign on a current patched build. Finish optional bosses when you want them, then New Game+ if you are chasing completion. No prior Game Science title is required.

Expect souls-like pressure: stamina management, boss pattern learning, and occasional brutal chapter peaks. It is approachable if you explore, upgrade spells, and use transformations—harder if you rush every fight underleveled. Difficulty options and assists may vary by patch; check your current build’s settings rather than assuming a fixed 2024-day-one menu forever.

Story & myth

NG+ & updates

As of September 2026, there is no released paid story DLC that adds a new numbered campaign chapter to this timeline. Free patches and balance updates may arrive on storefronts—keep the game updated—but this page does not invent expansion rows. Studio focus shifted toward a new Black Myth title (see Zhong Kui FAQ) rather than a shipped Wukong story pack.

Optional & related

Black Myth: Zhong Kui was announced as the next Black Myth project (Gamescom 2025 era) with a new protagonist—not a Wukong DLC pack. It is FAQ-only on this page: no official release date is listed here, and we will not invent one. When it ships for real, it may earn its own timeline row or page; until then, finish Wukong without waiting on it.

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Other release-order and story-order guides on this site.