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- Black Legend: Wukong's next update includes support for PS5 Pro with PSSR for better graphics in quality and balanced mode.
- This update introduces a new challenge gameplay mode, new equipment, soundtrack selection and bug fixes.
- Rumors point to a possible DLC for Black Myth: Wukong, which Game Science refers to as a “surprise” for fans in the future.
popular Black Myth: Wukong It finally gets an update with official PS5 Pro support, which is great news for fans of the Chinese action title. This update will be part of a larger patch that is currently available for Epic Games Store and WeGame editions. Black Myth: Wukong.
Black Myth: Wukong Since its release in August, it has been a huge success globally. This game, developed by the Chinese studio Game Science, was nominated in five categories at the Game Awards 2024. Black Myth: Wukong It won the award for best action game and player voice, but lost Astro Bot In the game of the year and the best director of the game and to Metaphor: ReFantazio in the best art direction

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Currently, Game Science has released update 1.0.12.16581 for Black Myth: Wukongwhich has several features including PS5 Pro support and will be available on December 14th. Black Myth: Wukong It supports PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which allows gamers to achieve better graphics in both quality and balanced modes. PSSR has presented problems with games like Silent Hill 2Fortunately, however, it can be turned off. Also with the update, the game supports 120Hz output and maintains 40fps in balanced mode. This update also improves input response in performance mode and optimizes the performance of several boss fights.
The update also adds several features to both the PC and PS5 versions of the game, including a new “Challenge” gameplay mode that can be found at every Keeper's Shrine and allows gamers to compete in three difficulty levels with Fight or confront former opponents. Multiple opponents in a row Other features include new equipment, the option to choose a soundtrack, and several bug fixes.
It's good to see Black Myth: Wukong Receive constant updates, especially according to the success of the game. Reports indicate that Black Myth: Wukong It sold more than 20 million copies in one month and became one of the most popular games of 2024.
A few weeks ago, Game Science producer Feng Ji revealed Black Myth: Wukong It may have a “surprise” for fans in the near future, fueling rumors of a possible DLC. While this is all speculation at the moment, there are rumors that Game Science is planning to release a DLC near Chinese New Year, which is January 29, 2025, so only time will tell if Black Myth: Wukong Players will receive more content soon.
Black Legend: Wukong December 14th Official Patch Notes Update
Major updates
New gameplay: Challenge
“It's hard to face old rivals again, but the great sage will always win!”
- After completing the game at least once, the Destined One can find the “Challenge” in each Keeper's Shrine.
- There are two challenge types available: “Return of Rivals” and “Gauntlet of Legends”.
- “Return of Rivals”
- The Destined One can challenge a former opponent to a duel and choose from three difficulty levels.
- If either opponent remains undefeated in the main game, the corresponding battle will not be available.
- “Gauntlet of Legends”
- The Destined One can fight multiple opponents in a row using customized curses to adjust the difficulty.
- This mode can be difficult, as some old opponents may be surprised by new moves. Proceed with caution!
- If an opponent remains undefeated in the main game, the corresponding glove will not be available.
- Completing each gauntlet rewards players with new rare treasures.
- Medicine: “Shiny Scale Bullets” and its formula;
- Drink and soak: “sour wine”, “frosty chrysanthemum” and “strong horn”;
- Curiosities: “Stone Tiger Tally”, “Ever-Burning Palace Lantern”, and “Fragment of the Ocean Settler Pillar”;
- Equipment: “Three Hill Crown”;
- Weapons: “Qing Mallet”, “Fanged Cyan Staff” and “Leeching Centipede Staff”.
New game feature: Journeyer's Chart
“Let him chart the traveler's journey.”
- A remarkable one has depicted these sights and organized them into diagrams for guidance and marking.
- A Journeyer's Chart can be unlocked when the Destined One first enters Black Wind Mountain and meets the Keeper.
- After that, for each new territory, a “Traveler's Chart” can be purchased at the Guardian Shrine.
New Equipment: Luxurious armor set
Happy Chinese New Year to all destinations as the year draws to a close! May you have happiness and success throughout the year.
- Four pieces of special armor are made for the Chinese New Year celebration.
- Once installed, all Destined Ones can claim directly through the “Trailblazer's Gift” at any Keeper's Shrine.
PS5 and PS5 Pro support and optimization
- PS5 Pro now supports PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). By enabling it, you can achieve a high-quality visual experience by selecting the quality mode or the balanced mode in the settings.
- This system supports 120 Hz output. When enabled in balanced mode, it maintains a constant 40fps output. If you encounter any visual anomalies, you can turn it off in the PS5 settings.
- Various scenes and boss fights have been optimized for better game performance.
- Frame rate stability and visual clarity have been increased in balanced mode and quality mode.
- Improved input response speed in performance mode.
New music library functions
- “Black Myth: Wukong Soundtrack Selection” has been added as a new soundtrack program (some tracks are not available for export due to copyright restrictions). (computer)
- Music library now supports exporting songs (some songs are not available for export due to copyright restrictions). (PS5)
bug fix
the bosses
- Fixed an issue where Yaogui bosses “King of the Floating Sand Kingdom and His Son” might not destroy the soul of “Rat Prince II” after defeat.
- Fixed an issue where Queen Yaoguai “Kang-Jin Star” would die unexpectedly under certain conditions.
- Fixed an issue where “Zoo Baji” would not fail in a certain phase.
- Fixed an issue where King Yaoguai “Yellow Loong” would get stuck underground under certain conditions.
- Fixed an issue where some of King Yaoguai's “Yellow Loong” skills could not be interrupted even after being seen.
- Fixed an issue where Yaogua leaders “Cloud Mist, Mist Cloud” would continue to attack players while in invisible mode under certain conditions.
- Fixed an issue where Long-Bao-Bao, the boss of Yaoguai, could not enter battle under certain conditions.
- Fixed an issue where some of Erlang, Holy Divinity's skills would deal abnormal damage to the target.
- Fixed an issue where Destined One could enter the battle with the Four Heavenly Kings in forms other than Stone Monkey under special operations.
- Fixed an issue where the Destined One could be blocked by an invisible wall, preventing him from entering battle under certain circumstances.
- Improved the grappling performance of King Yaoguai “Yellow Wind Sage”.
- Reduced the invulnerability duration of “Green Helmeted Martialist”.
- Increased the effectiveness of the ship “Wind Tamer” against the boss Yaogua “Non-Void”.
- Improved the experience of fighting Yaogua bosses “Cloudy Mist, Misty Cloud”.
- Improved combat experience with Yaogua boss “Armed Emerald Mantis”.
- Improve the combat experience with the “Shattered Shell of the Great Sage”.
Levels
- Fixed an issue where Destined One could get stuck in certain places while sliding on sand. (PS5)
- Fixed an issue where Zu Baji would not appear in Mount Huaguo under certain conditions.
The hero of the story
- Improve the experience when the Destined One takes multiple potions in a row.
- Increased the experience of various combos and heavily charged attacks.
- The description of the talents related to the developments has been optimized.
- Fixed an issue where Spirit Skills damage detection continued indefinitely under certain operations.
- Fixed an issue where the Life-Saving Strand animation would not trigger when the Talent was affected under certain operations.
- Fixed an issue where “Bull King's Mask” could gain focus even when attacking in invincible modes (Dogging, Perfect Dodging or Seeing-Through).
interaction
- The music library progress bar now supports dragging.
- Control customization for keyboard and mouse now supports mouse side buttons.
- Fixed an issue where the Sprint button icon would not display in the Type B controller layout.
- Fixed an issue where the Inventory interface might not display content under certain operations.
- Fixed an issue where the UI could become uncoordinated under certain operations.
Sound and subtitles
- Fixed some sound effects errors.
- Fixed unusual audio playback for some Yaoguai kings.
- Optimize the volume of certain sound effects.
performance
- Fixed occasional crashes for some users after enabling DLSS frame generation. (computer)
- Fixed screen flickering issues for some users after enabling XeSS. (computer)
- Fixed memory leak issue under certain conditions.
- Fix accidents caused by old drivers.
- Optimized performance for multiple scenes and boss fights on medium and low configurations. (computer)
- Improved Full Ray Tracing performance on GeForce RTX.
Localization and more
- Added language support for Turkish.
- Added and improved translations for portraits in multiple languages.
- Fixed an issue that prevented pre-orders and deluxe edition gifts from being requested under certain conditions. (PS5)
- Corrected translation errors and fixed issues with spelling, capitalization, and terminology compatibility across multiple languages.
- Improved translation of lyrics into multiple languages.
- Improving the quality of some English sounds and synchronizing them with subtitles.
- Improved text display in multiple languages.