Black Myth: Zhong Kui
Officially Black Myth: Zhong Kui (Chinese: 黑神话：钟馗)
Game Science's confirmed second Black Myth franchise entry (Aug 2025 Gamescom reveal); follows 2024 breakout hit Black Myth: Wukong and features Chinese folklore ghost-hunter Zhong Kui. Full title expected 2027; PC + PS5.
What is Black Myth: Zhong Kui?
Black Myth: Zhong Kui is the confirmed second entry in Game Science's Black Myth franchise, officially unveiled at Gamescom 2025 following the massive 2024 commercial + critical success of Black Myth: Wukong (25M+ copies sold in 6 months per Game Science reports, first Chinese AAA action title). Zhong Kui centers on the Chinese folklore ghost-hunter Zhong Kui 钟馗 — a Tang Dynasty imperial exam scholar turned demon-slayer of the underworld after committing suicide over unfair rejection. Game Science founder + creative director Yocar Feng described the shift as darker + more urban-legend/ghost-focused than Wukong's mythic-journey structure. Similar Souls-like action-RPG combat expected, adapted to Zhong Kui's traditional Zhong Kui Sword + spirit-catching gourd. Full release targeted 2027, PC (Steam + Epic + WeGame) + PS5 confirmed; Xbox Series pending. Game Science headquartered in Hangzhou + Shenzhen, China; funded partially by Tencent + Hero Games post-Wukong success. Expected to further cement Chinese AAA industry's global emergence post-Wukong.
Quick facts
Category
Video Games
Type
Individual
Players
1–1
Duration
~2400 min
Where played
indoor
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Estimated origin
Announced Gamescom Aug 2025; target release 2027
Olympic
No
Popularity
major
How it works
Objective
Play Zhong Kui hunting demons across the underworld + human realms.
Match structure
Single-player Souls-like narrative campaign; combat + boss encounters + exploration.
Rules
Basic rules
Souls-like combat expected
Stamina + dodge/parry + heavy weapon combat per Wukong template.
Zhong Kui Sword primary weapon
Iconic character weapon; likely central to combat.
Spirit-catching gourd mechanic
Zhong Kui's folkloric ghost-trapping tool likely gameplay feature.
Scoring
Narrative progression; no PvP.
Equipment
PC / PS5 (confirmed platforms)
Xbox Series pending; no Nintendo confirmed.
Standard controller or M+KB
Souls-like — controller recommended.
Positions & roles
Zhong Kui (protagonist)
Sole playable character.
Major competitions
Speedrun.com Black Myth franchise
ongoing · worldwide · since 2024
Governing bodies
Game Science
Founded 2014 · Hangzhou + Shenzhen, China
Hero Games / Tencent (backers)
Founded 2011 · Shenzhen, China
Famous names & records
Famous athletes
- Yocar Feng (Game Science CEO + creative director)
Records
Wukong 25M+ copies sold in 6 months
Game Science — Predecessor Black Myth: Wukong sold 25M+ copies in 6 months (2024) — largest Chinese AAA launch ever (2024)
Zhong Kui announced Gamescom 2025
Game Science — Officially unveiled at Gamescom Aug 2025 (2025)
Sources & provenance
- Wikipedia — Black Myth: Wukong— Wikipedia