Black Myth: Wukong Creators Accused of Deception

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 optimizing for the Series S's constrained resources, requiring extensive expertise.

However, this explanation has been met with significant doubt. Many gamers 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, only surfacing after years of development despite knowledge of the Series S specifications since 2020, further fuels this skepticism.

Player reactions highlight this disbelief:

• Several comments contradict earlier reports and question the studio's awareness of the Series S specs, given the Xbox release date announcement at TGA 2023.
• Many attribute the issue to a combination of inadequate development practices and a subpar game engine.
• Several simply express outright disbelief in the given explanation.
• Comparisons are drawn to other graphically intensive games successfully ported to the Series S, such as Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2, implying the problem lies with Game Science's development.
• Direct accusations of developer laziness are prevalent.
• Some comments express cynicism, labeling the explanation a fabrication.

The question of a Black Myth: Wukong release on Xbox Series X|S remains unanswered. The lack of a definitive statement from the developers continues to fuel speculation.