Black Myth: Wukong "Explodes" on Steam, Surpassing Major Blockbusters

The action RPG Black Myth: Wukong, the most anticipated game on Steam, has officially shattered all records by becoming the most played game on the platform immediately after its release. Just hours after its official debut on Steam, more than 1.4 million players were simultaneously playing Black Myth: Wukong, propelling the game to the pinnacle of success as one of the most successful game launches in the platform's history.

Black Myth: Wukong has easily surpassed big names like Hogwarts Legacy with 879,000 concurrent players, Elden Ring with 953,000 players, and Cyberpunk 2077 with 1,054,000 players, according to data from SteamDB.

The bigger question is whether Black Myth: Wukong can surpass the concurrent player records of PUBG, Palworld, and Counter-Strike 2. PUBG reached a peak of 3.26 million concurrent players in January 2018, while Palworld hit 2.1 million players in January 2024.

Although both of those games benefit from being multiplayer titles, Black Myth: Wukong has achieved impressive numbers even before noon in China, while much of the world was still asleep. The game's player count is sure to continue climbing.

Black Myth: Wukong is a highly promising action RPG inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. Developed by Game Science, an independent game studio in China, the game promises a visually stunning action experience, combined with breathtaking graphics and a deep storyline. Players will take on the role of Sun Wukong, one of China's legendary figures, to explore a vibrant mythical world and face challenging trials.