Black Myth: Wukong’s Physical PS5 Edition Is Up for Preorder

Everything you need to know to preorder a physical copy of Black Myth: Wukong, an extremely popular game that was previously only available in digital format.

Oct 22, 2024 - 14:00

Black Myth: Wukong’s Physical PS5 Edition Is Up for Preorder

Here’s some good news for collectors of physical games. Black Myth: Wukong is getting a disc version for PS5. Previously a digital-only game, Wukong’s physical edition doesn’t have a set release date, but it’s available to preorder now for $64.99 from most of the usual retailers (see it at Amazon) And for those who like physical editions to future-proof your ability to play games, the publisher has confirmed that the entire game is on the disc, with no download required.

Preorder Black Myth: Wukong (Physical Edition)

The physical PS5 edition of Black Myth: Wukong only comes in one edition, but it includes a code for the extra items included in the digital deluxe edition. Those include the following:

Bronzecloud Staff
Folk Opera Mask
Folk Opera Almsgiving Armor
Folk Opera Leather Bracers
Folk Opera Buskins
Wind Chimes
Selected Digital Soundtrack

What Is Black Myth: Wukong?

Black Myth: Wukong originally launched on PS5 and PC on August 19 (the game is also coming to Xbox at some point, though it’s unclear if a physical edition will be available for that platform).

The game, made by the Chinese developer Game Science, has been incredibly popular since launch. It’s an action-RPG based on Chinese mythology and the story Journey to the West.

In his 8/10 Black Myth: Wukong review, critic Mitchel Saltzman wrote:

“As GameScience’s debut action game, Black Myth: Wukong is mostly a great success, despite some major technical black marks and localization issues that are likely to cause some frustrations at launch. Combat is fantastic thanks to a great balance of careful resource management and lightning-fast, twitch-reaction gameplay that tested my skills as much as Elden Ring ever has, despite being a more traditional action game than FromSoftware’s style. Not only that, but there are a ton of exciting boss battles, a great variety of enemies, and the world they inhabit is an absolute treat for the eyes and ears. Its story has its moments but relies a bit too much on having prior knowledge of the events of Journey to the West, and it really could have used a map to make its rewarding exploration measure up to the strength of its combat. That said, its strengths more than carry it through, making Black Myth: Wukong a great action game that could be even greater if GameScience can squash the bugs.”

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