Black Myth: Wukong Creators Accused of Deceit

Game Science's explanation for Black Myth: Wukong's absence on Xbox Series S—the console's limited 8GB usable RAM—has sparked considerable player skepticism. The studio's president, Yokar-Feng Ji, cited the difficulty of optimization on such constrained hardware, requiring extensive expertise.

However, this justification has been met with widespread doubt. Many players suspect an exclusive deal with Sony is the true reason, while others accuse the developers of insufficient effort, pointing to successful Series S ports of graphically demanding titles.

The timing of the announcement also raises questions. Knowing the Series S specifications since 2020, why did this optimization issue only emerge after years of development, particularly after announcing the Xbox release date at The Game Awards 2023?

Player reactions highlight this disbelief:

• "This contradicts previous reports. Game Science announced the Xbox release date in December 2023—surely they knew the Series S specs then? The game was announced in 2020, the same year as the Series S."
• "Lazy developers and a mediocre graphics engine."
• "I don't believe them."
• "Games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2 run perfectly on Series S, proving the problem lies with the developers."
• "Just another excuse..."

The question of Black Myth: Wukong's release on Xbox Series X|S remains unanswered, fueling further speculation.