Chinese Gamers Eagerly Await Release of Highly Anticipated 'Blackmyth Wukong' After Four-Year Wait

Fans took to Weibo, China's equivalent of Twitter, to express their enthusiasm and anticipation for the game. User "@XiaoXiaoBei" exclaimed, "Finally! The day has come! Four years of waiting, and I'm so excited to get my hands on this game!"

The game's official Weibo account posted a "Summoning Order" that outlined six ways for fans to participate and win prizes, including a cash prize of RMB 10,000 (approximately USD 1,500). The post also revealed a collaboration between the game and gaming hardware brand 8BitDo, offering fans a chance to win a limited edition wireless game controller.

However, not all comments were positive. Some users expressed frustration with the game's long development time and the recent trend of delaying game releases in China. User "@GeDouZai" wrote, "Four years, and you're finally releasing it? What's the point of announcing a release date if you're just going to delay it?"

Despite the mixed reactions, the official account's post gained over 100,000 likes and thousands of comments, indicating the game's massive popularity and the eagerness of fans to get their hands on it. Some users even shared their own gaming setups and expressed their excitement to play the game.

One netizen "@XiaoMaoMao" shared a photo of their gaming setup with the caption, "Preparation is key! My console is ready for the ultimate gaming experience!"

The gamers also expressed appreciation for the official account's engagement with fans, thanking them for providing updates and participating in discussions. User "@Chen7TnT" wrote, "Thanks to the game devs for their hard work and for sharing their progress with us. Can't wait to play the game!"

Controversy surrounding the game emerged when some users found out that a limited edition T-shirt featuring the game's logo would only be available to winners of an online contest. Some fans reacted negatively, expressing their disappointment and frustration over the process.

"@Pc-lj-1122" posted, "What's the point of this so-called 'interactive' event if we can't purchase the T-shirt? It's just another marketing gimmick!"

Multiple netizens chimed in on the controversy, with some calling for the developers to reconsider the limited availability of the T-shirt or to offer alternative ways for fans to purchase it.

The developers so far have not responded to these concerns.

"In China's gaming community, 'Heishen Hua Wukong' has been highly anticipated, especially among University-aged students. Despite controversy, reactions have overall been positive' he declared as he shared a link to an article about the gaming accessorizing World fan.