Black Myth: Wukong has been one of the best RPGs to release in recent years, with stellar player and sales reception. While its immense success can be attributed to the Chinese players, no one would have expected the sales figure to vary so starkly compared to overseas.

Now, the game’s art director, Yang Qi, has come forward in an interview to confirm that nearly 70% of Black Myth: Wukong sales emerge from China based on the Game Science Data. The remaining 30% of players are from overseas.

Why it matters: Black Myth: Wukong has proven to be one of the best Chinese game releases in recent times, and it surpassed all expectations in the local market. The RPG has also sold a lot overseas despite cultural differences. Black Myth Wukong has been popular among many players and developers alike for its enjoyable gameplay.

As featured on the Chinese site, Weixin, Yang Qi answered queries about Black Myth: Wukong in a lecture for the China Academy of Art. He shared his astonishment about the game’s success, saying it succeeded worldwide because the gameplay went beyond cultural values.

‘The earlier data accounted for about 30%, but in fact, this proportion has exceeded our expectations, and it has also been recognized by many overseas players.’

For those not in the know, Black Myth: Wukong has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. So if these statistics are anything to go by, about 17.5 million sales have emerged from China alone, while the rest of 7.5 million are overseas sales. Black Myth: Wukong sold over 10 million copies worldwide in just three days after its launch.

Black Myth: Wukong still appears to have a good future ahead, as a DLC is rumored for the entry to launch in Q1 2025. Additionally, Game Science has also hinted at a potential sequel for the Black Myth franchise in the past.