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Black Myth:
ZHONG KUI

Game Science の新作

中国神話ゲームの新たな章

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Black Myth: Zhongkui は、Black Myth: Wukong を手がけたチームによる Game Science の最新アクションRPGです。伝説の鬼神ハンター・Zhong Kui となり、古代中国神話をめぐる壮大な旅に出よう。

緊張感ある戦闘システム

破壊的なコンボと超常能力を極めよう

神話世界

中国の民間伝承に着想を得た精緻な環境を探索

壮大な物語

Zhong Kui の伝説に隠された謎を解き明かせ

圧倒的ビジュアル

Explore striking visual direction while final rendering and engine details remain subject to official confirmation

Black Myth: Zhong Kui Environment

古代中国を巡る

中国建築と神話に着想を得て丹念に作り込まれた世界を旅しよう

Zhong Kui Character

伝説の英雄

Combat System

ダイナミックな戦闘

Mythical Creatures

壮大なボス

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Black Myth: Zhongkui の世界をさらに掘り下げ、注目ポイントを発見

Development Timeline · Latest First

Black Myth: Zhong Kui Major Milestones & Timeline

Track authoritative milestones from the latest August 2026 gameplay demo back to the Gamescom 2025 world reveal.

🔥 Latest · 15-Min Gameplay Demo

Game Science Unveils 15-Minute Gameplay Demo: Sword Parry & Giant Clam Boss

Game Science revealed the first 15-minute 21:9 ultrawide gameplay demonstration, showcasing core combat mechanics, Taoist spells, an all-new HUD, and an in-engine boss battle.

Key Verified Takeaways

  • Confirmed single-handed sword combat with parry/deflect mechanics, fire/lightning talismans, and spirit co-op
  • Revealed the first in-engine boss battle against the 'Giant Clam True Lord' with smooth animation transitions
  • Explicitly addressing 'invisible walls' by overhauling scene collisions and exploration route design
  • Reiterated early development status with unfinished slices; official release date pending (2027–2028 projected)
Developer Interview Signals

3DJuegos Interview: Moving Beyond the Staff, Universal Life-and-Death Theme

During the Black Myth: Wukong Global Concert in Los Angeles, Game Science spoke with 3DJuegos, offering key insights into combat and storytelling evolution.

Key Verified Takeaways

  • The staff will not return as the main weapon; combat is rebuilt around swords & potential multi-weapon mechanics
  • Core narrative theme centers on universal concepts of life and death
  • Boss-centric encounter design and deep combat feel remain central pillars
Lunar New Year In-Engine Video

Official 6-Minute Unreal Engine 5 In-Engine Special Presentation

Game Science released a festive in-engine video showcasing ancient temple environments, mountain vistas, the tiger mount, and Zhong Kui's atmospheric presence rendered in Unreal Engine 5.

Key Verified Takeaways

  • Demonstrated next-gen Unreal Engine 5 lighting, volumetric fog, and asset fidelity
  • Official FAQ reiterated that the project remains in early production
  • Festive presentation was non-canon atmosphere material; systematic gameplay remains pending
Gamescom 2025 World Reveal

Game Science Officially Unveils Black Myth: Zhong Kui Reveal Trailer

At Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live, Game Science officially revealed the second mainline installment in the Black Myth series, garnering tens of millions of views across global gaming media.

Key Verified Takeaways

  • Confirmed as a standalone single-player action RPG, not a DLC for Wukong
  • Protagonist inspired by the iconic Taoist demon hunter Zhong Kui
  • Standard buy-to-play commercial model for PC and current-generation consoles
Fact-Checking & Scope

Confirmed Facts vs. Realistic Projections vs. Rumors

A quick-reference matrix separating official Game Science statements from developer-interview signals and unverified community speculation.

Game Category & IP Status

Confirmed

Second standalone mainline ARPG entry in the Black Myth Universe (not DLC)

Expected

Single-player standard buy-to-play model exploring folk mythology and spirits

⚠️ NOT a DLC or expansion for Wukong; NOT a free-to-play live-service title

Release Date & Dev Stage

Confirmed

Gameplay demo is from early development slice; no official release date announced

Expected

Industry analysts project a 2027–2028 release window based on 3A production cycles

⚠️ Any claims of a 2026 launch date or playable public demo are unverified rumors

Combat & Weapon Design

Confirmed

Verified single-handed sword combat, parry/deflect, fire/thunder spells & spirit co-op

Expected

Resource-point derived special attacks tailored for a Taoist demon hunter

⚠️ Leaked moveset stats or skill calculators on third-party sites are fan-made

Exploration & Invisible Walls

Confirmed

Explicitly overhauling collision mechanics and route design to fix invisible walls

Expected

Seamless and intuitive exploration flow with refined environmental interaction

⚠️ The game is not a fully seamless open world; it retains hub/zone structures

Engine & Visual Pipeline

Confirmed

Built on Unreal Engine 5 with 21:9 ultrawide capture, natural lighting & smooth motion

Expected

Leverages Lumen global illumination, Nanite geometry & advanced ray tracing

⚠️ Final minimum/recommended PC specs will be released closer to launch

Pricing & Pre-Orders

Confirmed

Standard buy-to-play single-player game with zero pay-to-win microtransactions

Expected

Standard and Deluxe editions matching international AAA market pricing

⚠️ No official pre-orders or playable demo keys are currently available

Core Search & AI Answer Topics

Short, citable answers for release, platforms, trailer analysis, Zhong Kui mythology, gameplay, and system requirement questions.

Black Myth: Zhong Kui Release Date & Window

Game Science officially confirmed the 15-minute gameplay demo represents an early development test slice with no release date announced. Given 3A production cycles, industry analysts project a 2027–2028 release window.

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Confirmed Platforms (PC, PS5, Xbox)

Game Science plans to launch Black Myth: Zhong Kui on PC (Steam & Epic Games Store) and mainstream current-gen consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S).

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Combat System & Weapon Evolution (Sword & Parry)

The August 20 gameplay demo confirmed single-handed sword combat with precision parrying/deflection, thunder and fire talismans, spirit summoning, and supernatural co-op mechanics.

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Exploration & Invisible Wall Improvements

Addressing community feedback from Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science is fundamentally overhauling scene collision mechanics and exploration routes to significantly reduce invisible walls.

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Who is Zhong Kui? (Chinese Mythology Lore)

Zhong Kui is a legendary demon-queller and Taoist deity from Chinese folklore, revered as a righteous scholar who commands spirits, rides a tiger, and protects the boundary between the living and the dead.

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Is it a Sequel or DLC to Black Myth: Wukong?

Black Myth: Zhong Kui is a brand-new standalone single-player action RPG and the second mainline entry in the Black Myth Universe—not a DLC or expansion for Wukong.

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Trailers & Official 15-Min Gameplay Demo

Official material includes the Gamescom 2025 World Reveal CG, the February 2026 in-engine presentation, and the landmark August 20, 2026 15-minute gameplay demo featuring the Giant Clam True Lord boss battle.

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System Requirements & Unreal Engine 5

Built on Unreal Engine 5 with 21:9 ultrawide early capture, final PC specs are pending. Hardware projections estimate a modern 6-core CPU, 16GB RAM, SSD storage, and RTX 3060/4060 class graphics.

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