Black Myth: Wukong Hits 18 Million Sales and Plans Expansion
Black Myth: Wukong hits 18 million sales just two weeks after its release. Initially, the game sold 10 million copies in its first three days. The sales figures were confirmed by Bloomberg, revealing a $70 million production budget and over six years of development.
Record-Breaking Sales
Development and Investment
Developed by the Chinese company Game Science, Black Myth: Wukong has made a significant impact. Hero Games, an external investor led by Daniel Wu, holds a 20% stake in Game Science. Wu believes the game could reach 30 million copies sold. Hero Games invested $8.5 million but remains unprofitable.
"Wukong demonstrates our top-notch game-making capabilities and ability to tell compelling stories with Chinese elements," Wu stated.
Financial Success
Black Myth: Wukong hits 18 million sales and has generated over $800 million in revenue. The game now trails only a few major titles: Grand Theft Auto V, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and Hogwarts Legacy.
Wu shared that he and Game Science founder Feng Ji were struggling before this game. Their previous mobile games did not achieve significant success. Black Myth: Wukong marks a bold shift towards console gaming with a focus on the Chinese audience.
Future Plans and Controversies
An expansion for Black Myth: Wukong is in the works, but details are not yet available. The game is currently available on PS5 and PC, with an Xbox version in development.
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