Microsoft has simply addressed Black Myth: Wukong’s delay on Xbox Series X/S, issuing a quick assertion on the matter on Friday.
“We’re excited for the launch of Black Myth Wukong on Xbox Series X|S and are working with Game Science to convey the sport to our platforms,” a Microsoft spokesperson mentioned in an announcement, first reported by Windows Central and likewise obtained by IGN. “We cannot touch upon the offers made by our companions with different platform holders, however we stay centered on making Xbox the most effective platform for players, and nice video games are on the middle of that.”
Back at The Game Awards 2023, developer Game Science introduced an August 20, 2024 launch date for Black Myth: Wukong for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Earlier this month, nevertheless, its Summer Game Fest trailer omitted point out of an Xbox Series X/S model.
In an FAQ, Game Science confirmed that Black Myth: Wukong’s launch on Xbox Series X/S would certainly come after its August 20 launch on PlayStation 5 and PC. At the time, Game Science pointed to optimization on the Xbox as the explanation for the delay.
“We are presently optimizing the Xbox Series X|S model to satisfy our high quality requirements, so it will not launch concurrently with the opposite platforms,” the developer wrote. “We apologize for the delay and intention to attenuate the look forward to Xbox customers. We will announce the discharge date as quickly because it meets our high quality requirements.”
Regardless, rumors swirled that Game Science would possibly’ve had an exclusivity cope with Sony, which Microsoft’s assertion appears to vaguely handle. IGN has reached out to Sony for remark.
We’re nonetheless ready on an Xbox Series X/S launch date, however within the meantime, IGN received to spend a few hours with the soulslike, which galvanized IGN’s Mitchell Saltzman. “It’s stunningly beautiful, the animations are extremely fluid, it’s steeped in wealthy Chinese tradition, and there’s simply one thing immensely satisfying about taking part in as a Monkey King and beating up all kinds of legendary creatures with a large extendable employees,” he wrote in our preview.
Game Science has nonetheless, although, not responded to our earlier report compiling quite a few sexist feedback made by the studio’s founders and different builders spanning the final decade.
Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she’s not writing or enhancing, you’ll find her studying fantasy novels or taking part in Dungeons & Dragons.
