This one upcoming PlayStation exclusive just got a massive funding boost, all thanks to the success of Black Myth: Wukong.

Black Myth Wukong and Phantom Blade Zero

One of the best things about gaming is that the market has a huge share that almost anyone with a vision can grab. While Western companies have given us incredible games, Asian developers, with their countries’ folklore and rich history, have generated some incredible hits in recent years.

In-game image from Black Myth: WukongBlack Myth: Wukong is still making waves in the gaming industry. (Image via Game Science)

One of the biggest stories that comes from Chinese developers is undoubtedly Black Myth: Wukong. Upon release, it absolutely smashed records. Now, it has proved to be such a success that it has basically ensured large funding for all Chinese AAA games, including the upcoming PlayStation-exclusive Phantom Blade Zero.

Phantom Blade Zero got a boost thanks to Black Myth: Wukong

In-game image from Phantom Blade ZeroPhantom Blade Zero is one of the most anticipated titles. (Image via S-GAME)

It’s been a year since the release of Black Myth: Wukong, and it has proven its doubters wrong at every step. Seriously, it’s a great game that looks quite stunning thanks to Unreal Engine 5 and brings a fun story and boss fights, which will always make you crave more.

Since Black Myth: Wukong has managed to earn a place in the hearts of gamers, it has found incredible commercial success as well. Since its release last year, the game has shipped over 20 million copies and even lured more than 1.44 million concurrent gamers on Steam after days of release.

Wukong‘s success has gone through shock waves across the gaming industry, which was dominated by Western developers, and opened a new path for Chinese developers. According to gaming consultant Daniel Camillo, two developers who’ve worked on Phantom Blade Zero stated that Wukong‘s success led to S-GAME getting more funding from investors.

Investors are rushing in to make profits on this new wave of Chinese-developed video games, all thanks to the success Wukong has managed to achieve. What’s truly shocking is that S-GAME had to turn down some of these investors after Wukong debuted.

That might sound quite strange, as gaming studios don’t usually refuse to take in money that could help the development and marketing campaigns. However, there’s a high chance that there are some strings attached to all these offers.

Phantom Blade Zero by S-GAME is Sony’s next big Souslike game that’s all set to drop in 2025. It’s a game that blends the classic Chinese martial arts with a dark fantasy. With all the new gameplay footage we’ve received, it’s quite clear that the game will be a massive hit among players.

Black Myth: Wukong has a big surprise coming soon

In-game image from Black Myth: WukongThere’s a DLC around the corner for the RPG. (Image via Game Science)

Many thought that the developer Game Science was done with Wukong and was planning its next big game. However, that’s not the case, as there might be a DLC for the smash hit game right around the corner.

According to Camilo, reports suggest that a Black Myth: Wukong DLC will be released sometime around the Chinese New Year in 2025. The event is celebrated in accordance with the second new moon just after the winter solstice, and that’s supposed to happen on January 29th.

It’s crucial to take these rumors with a grain of salt as January 29th is right around the corner, and Game Science still hasn’t announced anything, which is quite odd if a major DLC was planned to be dropped.

Whatever ends up happening, it’s clear that developers don’t want to make gamers wait years for a DLC, just like Elden Ring did with Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. It’s refreshing to see that developers aren’t following the traditional route.

With that said, did you enjoy Black Myth: Wukong? Let us know in the comments below.