Recently, the Chinese AAA game masterpiece Black Myth: WuKong has been gaining momentum globally, not only capturing the attention of a wide audience of gamers but also attracting the interest of notable figures from various sectors of society. Renowned entrepreneur Elon Musk, for instance, took to social media to express his high regard for the game, describing it as an "impressive" Chinese AAA title. Musk humorously shared an image where his face was digitally placed onto the game character "Destined One," blending seamlessly with the character.
Since its launch, Black Myth: WuKong has seen steady growth in sales. According to data from the Video Game Insights website, as of September 4th, the game has sold 17.8 million copies, an increase of nearly 3 million copies from the previous week. If sales from the Wegame and PS5 platforms are included, it is anticipated that the total sales of Black Myth: WuKong will easily surpass 20 million copies.
Additionally, the majority of the game's players are from China, accounting for 80.7%, although the proportion of overseas players is also rising steadily, increasing from 18.6% nine days ago to 19.3%.
The success of Black Myth: WuKong not only reflects the technical prowess and creative capabilities of China's gaming industry but also showcases the global appeal of Chinese traditional culture. With the game's continued popularity, it is poised to become one of the most successful AAA titles of the year, continually setting new records in video game sales.