There has been a lot of buzz around the expected release of Black Myth: Wukong, an action role-playing game from Chinese developer Game Science Inc. The game, based on the classic novel Journey to the West, will be released on August 20 at 10am.
On August 18, "Black Myth: Wukong" opened pre-downloads for PC and PS5. It has already surpassed the download bandwidth record set by "Cyberpunk 2077" in 2020. The game achieved a peak bandwidth of 70 Tbps, compared to "Cyberpunk 2077’s" 51 Tbps. This impressive figure reflects the game's massive popularity, though it is important to note that download bandwidth is not a direct indicator of sales.
Picture left: Download bandwidth of "Black Myth: Wukong"; Picture right: Download bandwidth of "Dark Warriors 2077"
The overwhelming majority of download traffic came from Asia, highlighting the strong support from Chinese gamers. Some enthusiasts are so eager to play that they are borrowing money to purchase the game. Additionally, some companies are offering a day off for employees to celebrate the launch, provided they have pre-ordered the game.
Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee released limited edition "Black Myth: Wukong" merchandise, which sold out rapidly. The game, however, has not been without controversy. There have been criticisms related to the game's portrayal of diversity and past actions of its developer. Allegations about the developer's controversial past and negative remarks about diversity have sparked heated debates.
The game's high profile has also led to the emergence of related meme coins. While some of these coins, such as Wukong, have seen significant price fluctuations, it is crucial to note that they are not officially connected to the game. Potential investors should exercise caution due to the high volatility of meme coins and the speculative nature of these investments.
Sun Yuchen successfully pushed the "Sun Wukong" virtual currency up 391 times by using marketing methods such as changing avatars and redeeming game codes, and all of this was closely related to the popularity of "Black Myth: Wukong".
Miyuki"Black Myth: Wukong" became a top-tier game overnight, topping the Steam online rankings on the first day of its release, setting a record for the number of online users for a stand-alone game.
JinseFinanceYesterday, many crypto industry bigwigs and platform organizations took out a lot of "Black Myth: Wukong" activation codes to carry out activities. Overnight, the entire industry was "empty streets" full of people playing and swiping the screen.
JinseFinance"Black Myth: Wukong" set a new record for Chinese games on its first day of release. Both sales and player feedback performed well. Justin Sun's $SunWukong soared 400 times.
ZeZheng《黑神话：悟空》在 Steam 上创下新纪录，广受好评，引起了极大兴趣。然而，地图设计问题和对台湾游戏开发能力的不同看法仍然存在。相关的 meme 币 $Wukong 的价格大幅上涨。
ZeZhengBlack Myth: Wukong set a new record on Steam, received rave reviews, and attracted great interest. However, map design issues and different opinions on Taiwan's game development capabilities still exist. The price of the related meme coin $Wukong has risen sharply.
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