Delayed Launch of Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox: What’s Really Happening?
Black Myth: Wukong, the much-anticipated action RPG from Game Science, has taken the gaming world by storm. Within just a few days of its release on PlayStation 5 and PC, the game quickly became one of the most successful titles of the year. It shattered records on platforms like Steam, where it became the most-played single-player game with over 2.4 million concurrent players. With such incredible success, Xbox gamers have been left wondering—why hasn’t Black Myth: Wukong launched on Xbox Series X|S?
Initially, rumors swirled that the delay might be due to an exclusivity deal between Game Science and PlayStation. However, it soon became clear that this wasn’t the case. A recent report sheds light on a different reason entirely: technical challenges related to Microsoft's policies and console requirements.
According to various sources, the delay is not tied to any exclusive agreement with Sony but rather to the technical difficulties that Game Science has encountered in optimizing the game for the Xbox Series X|S. Specifically, it seems the game faces performance issues on the less powerful Xbox Series S, reminiscent of the challenges faced by Baldur’s Gate III earlier this year. Microsoft’s strict policy requires that games achieve technical parity across both Xbox Series X and S before they can be launched. This means that if a game doesn’t run optimally on one of the systems, it has to be delayed until the issues are resolved.
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This insistence on technical parity has caused problems before. Baldur's Gate III, for instance, was delayed on Xbox due to similar performance issues on the Series S. Eventually, the game was released with certain features missing on the Series S version to get it out the door. However, Black Myth: Wukong’s delay appears to be indefinite until these issues are fully addressed.
The development team at Game Science has been working tirelessly to optimize the game for Xbox Series X|S, but this process is taking longer than expected. Microsoft has officially responded, stating, “We are excited about the launch of Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox Series X|S and are working closely with Game Science to bring the game to our platforms. We are focused on ensuring that Xbox remains the best platform for gamers, and great games are central to that commitment.”
Despite these reassurances, it seems likely that Xbox players will have to wait several more months before they can get their hands on Black Myth: Wukong. The game’s absence from Xbox has not only frustrated fans but also highlighted the ongoing challenges developers face in meeting the technical demands of modern consoles, particularly when a game is expected to run equally well on both high-end and lower-end hardware.
As of now, there are no further updates on when the game will finally be available on Xbox Series X|S. Game Science has been tight-lipped about the state of the Xbox port, leaving fans in the dark. It’s clear that the delay has nothing to do with platform favoritism but rather a commitment to quality and technical excellence.
So, while Black Myth: Wukong has made an impressive debut on other platforms, Xbox players are still waiting for their turn. The delay underscores the complexities of modern game development, especially when it comes to meeting the rigorous standards set by platform holders like Microsoft. For now, patience will be key as Game Science continues to work on delivering a version of Black Myth: Wukong that lives up to the high expectations set by its other releases.
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