Black Myth: Wukong reaches record sales in one month!
“Black Myth: Wukong has emerged as a formidable competitor in the gaming industry and has quickly become a major success story, challenging established giants such as Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Released only on PC and PS5, no Xbox version has yet been announced, limiting its platform availability but not its market impact. Remarkably, it has already sold 20 million copies, surpassing the sales milestones of the aforementioned titles in a much shorter time.
Comparing milestones:
Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware for both console and PC, sold 20 million copies within a year of its release.
Hogwarts Legacy, the best-selling game of 2023, developed by Warner Bros. Games, achieved 22 million sales 11 months after launch.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sold 20 million copies in six months after its May release for Nintendo Switch users.
“Black Myth: Wukong has outperformed these popular games in terms of sales, demonstrating significant market penetration and appeal. A significant portion of its sales have come from China, where it has significantly boosted PlayStation 5 sales, demonstrating its strong performance and cultural resonance in the market.
This rapid sales performance highlights the game’s broad appeal and the potential longevity of its popularity on a global scale. As Black Mythos: Wukong continues to captivate gamers worldwide, its success story marks a significant milestone in the competitive landscape of high fantasy and action RPG games.