Zhong Kui: Next Game Unveiled in Black Myth Series

Key Takeaways

1. Game Science is developing a new game titled Black Myth: Zhong Kui, expanding the Black Myth series.
2. A teaser trailer was released on August 19, 2025, during Gamescom Opening Night Live, showcasing a cinematic scene with Zhong Kui.
3. Zhong Kui is a character from Chinese mythology, known as the ‘King of Ghosts,’ and will feature in this new title.
4. The game will be a single-player ARPG, but will take a different direction from Black Myth: Wukong, focusing on unique gaming experiences.
5. Currently, there is no release date announced, as the game is still in early development and planned for PC and major console platforms.

Game Science has revealed its upcoming project, which adds to the Black Myth series. The game is called Black Myth: Zhong Kui and is currently in early stages of development. A teaser trailer was presented on August 19 during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025. Unlike the acclaimed Black Myth: Wukong, this title represents a new concept within the Black Myth universe.

Teaser Insights

The brief teaser (linked below) shared on the official Black Myth YouTube channel features a cinematic scene where two humans are searching for a mysterious mountain. Their dialogue is abruptly interrupted when Zhong Kui appears, riding a gigantic tiger. In Chinese mythology, Zhong Kui is recognized as a Taoist deity, often referred to as the ‘King of Ghosts.’ While the trailer doesn’t provide much detail, the official website offers some insight into the game and the ambitions of the development team.

New Directions

According to the website, Game Science elaborated on their choice to pursue a different path instead of creating a sequel to Black Myth: Wukong. The statement reads, “After completing the journey with the Destined One, we now wish to take a cautious first step – to create more unique gaming experiences, to push ourselves with more daring features, and to introduce new concepts to our world and story design.”

Similar to Wukong, Zhong Kui will also be a single-player ARPG, but without the monkey character. Currently, there is no specific release date announced, as the game is still in its early development phase. It is planned to be available on PC and all major console platforms. Information regarding gameplay and story details appears to be a while away since the team hasn’t yet finalized the game’s outline.

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