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Black Myth: Wukong Set for Xbox Series X|S on August 20, 2025

Game Science says rigorous optimization prompted the year-long delay ahead of discounted pre-orders launching June 18

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Overview

  • Pre-orders commence June 18 with a 20% discount available across all digital storefronts for a limited period.
  • Microsoft implied that platform agreements with PlayStation, rather than hardware constraints, may have played a role in delaying the Xbox port.
  • The game’s director highlighted challenges optimizing performance on the Series S’s 10GB shared memory without extensive experience.
  • Black Myth: Wukong has sold over 25 million copies since its August 2024 debut, making it one of this generation’s biggest RPG hits.
  • August 20 holds thematic weight by matching earlier announcement dates, reflecting Sun Wukong’s legendary birthday in the game’s lore.