Summary
Black Myth: Wukongis on course to become one of the most successful games of 2024. Despiteniggling issues, the game has alreadysold over ten million copiesandbroken multiple recordsonSteam.
To celebrate Game Science’s title, which is rich in Chinese history and mythology, multiple Chinese landmarks, some of which appear in Black Myth: Wukong, are reportedly offering free entry to those who complete the game.
At Least Five Locations Will Let Players Enter For Free
A Chinese player,Owen-Tsai,shared onReddita list of facts about Black Myth: Wukong that Western players may not realize.
Three of Tsai’s facts are related to the game and the surrounding culture. Tsai shares that the book Wukong is based on, Journey to the West, was once forbidden in the Ming Dynasty, that kittens do the game’s Tiger boss’s mocap, and that some people believe that Lingji Bodhisattva, the headless monk, had his head stolen by the British.
Alongside these facts, Tsai also mentions that at least five Chinese landmarks are offering free entry to players who complete Black Myth: Wukong, or at least certain sections.
They shared the following:
This isn’t the first time a game has had a crossover into the real world, but it’s certainly one of the most exciting. Earlier this year,Final Fantasy 14collaborated with the bubble tea chain Gong Cha, whichsaw items immediately scalped, and last year,Genshin Impactoffered loot for players who foundDodoco Wish Machines placed around the world.
Black Myth: Wukong
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Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
