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Gamers Outraged: Black Myth: Wukong's Creators Accused of Deception

by Patrick Jan 03,2025

Gamers Outraged: Black Myth: Wukong

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. While studio president Yokar-Feng Ji cited optimization challenges stemming from this hardware limitation, many gamers remain unconvinced.

The announcement has fueled speculation regarding the true reasons behind the exclusion. Some suspect an exclusive agreement with Sony, while others criticize the developers for perceived laziness, pointing to successful Series S ports of graphically demanding titles. The timing of the explanation, surfacing only now after years of development, also raises questions. Critics highlight that the Series S specifications were known since 2020, the same year Black Myth: Wukong was announced.

Player comments expressing doubt are widespread: many cite the successful Series S performance of games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2 as evidence contradicting Game Science's claims. Accusations of using an inadequate graphics engine and a general lack of developer effort are prevalent.

The lack of a definitive answer regarding an Xbox Series X|S release further fuels the controversy. The situation leaves many wondering if the official explanation is fully transparent.

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