“America has to step the f**k up”: A Chinese CEO Has Given His Employees the Day Off To Play Through Black Myth Wukong

Black Myth Wukong keeps making headlines. A company in China gets its worker a day off to play the title from Game Science and learn.

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SUMMARY

  • The popular title from Game Science continues to capture the attention of the entire gaming community.
  • A Chinese company decided to give some of its employees a deluxe copy of Black Myth Wukong to help them learn, even giving them a day off.
  • This title is heavily based on Journey to the West.
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Quickly establishing itself as one of the most successful games of the year, Black Myth Wukong continues to make headlines due to its immense popularity. Recently, a Chinese company made waves on social media by giving its employees a day off and gifting them a deluxe version of the game to help them learn history.

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One of the standout features of this Game Science title is how faithfully it respects the well-known Chinese classic, Journey to the West, which has garnered very positive reactions from people in the country.

The Success of Black Myth Wukong in China Is Undeniable

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One of the main reasons Black Myth Wukong is so successful is that it has been a resounding hit in sales in the country where the studio is based, making a significant impact on the Chinese population.

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This is why the game had numerous concurrent players on Steam in its early days. One of the things the studio did well was incorporate all of the rich Chinese culture, with its thousands of years of history, into this great title.

Its reception in China was so positive that one company even decided to give its employees a day off to enjoy the game, gifting each of them a deluxe version so they could learn about the culture.

Clearly, this is a much more fun and dynamic way to learn about the folklore of this country. Game Science’s adaptation of this material has received excellent reviews. This title has received more than positive feedback.

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Game Science Makes a Very Good First Impression

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Black Myth Wukong generated a great influence in China. Image via Game Science.

Of course, the company’s decision didn’t apply to all employees, but to a specific group that needed to study what Black Myth Wukong presents in terms of history.

Even so, many players echoed this news and continued to praise the studio for the game’s outstanding success in its home country, where it’s making waves. Clearly, this will be the first of many titles the studio is involved in.

Game Science utilized the full potential of Unreal Engine 5 to deliver a visually spectacular gaming experience that aligns with the Soulslike genre while also adding its own unique touch.

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Critics have given the game very high ratings, with almost none falling below an 8 at the very least. The studio’s first official title has had a significant impact on the entire community and the industry as a whole.

On August 20, Black Myth Wukong became exclusively available for the PS5 and PC. The studio is currently focusing on preparing the physical editions for Sony’s console, but they expect to release the game on Microsoft’s console at some point.

Such original offerings in terms of narrative and source material keep players hopeful for enriching single-player experiences. The studio could be working on a trilogy about this universe.

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Written by Lucas Lapetina

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I'm a big fan of movies and videogames in general. I really love Pokémon and Godzilla. One of my favorite games is The Last of Us, Part II. A compelling and well-written story is always welcome.