In the first 48 hours after its release, the Chinese computer game “Dark Myth: Wukong” has achieved impressive figures. Analysts report more than 8 million copies sold and revenue exceeding 400 million dollars. This is reported by bigasia.ru.
The peak number of online players was almost 2,5 million people, which was the second highest result in the entire 21-year history of the Steam platform.
The game's plot is based on the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West” by Wu Cheng'en. The main character is Sun Wukong, the legendary monkey king known for his magical powers and mischievous nature.
“Dark Myth: Wukong” not only set a new benchmark for China's gaming industry, but also became a cultural phenomenon in the country. The game's release opened a unique opportunity for Chinese and international gamers to immerse themselves in a vibrant, fantasy world based on the rich literary tradition of the Celestial Empire.