Black Myth: Wukong Creators Accused of Deceit

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. The studio's president, Yokar-Feng Ji, cited the difficulty of optimizing for such constrained hardware, requiring extensive expertise.

However, this justification has been met with widespread doubt. Many gamers suspect an exclusive deal with Sony is the true reason, while others accuse the developers of insufficient effort, pointing to successful Series S ports of graphically demanding titles.

The timing of the announcement also raises questions. If Game Science was aware of the Series S specifications in 2020 (the year of its launch and the game's announcement), why is this technical hurdle only emerging now, after years of development? The announcement of an Xbox release date at The Game Awards 2023 further fuels this suspicion.

Player comments highlight this disbelief:

• "This contradicts previous reports. Game Science announced the Xbox release date in December 2023; surely they knew the Series S specs then?"
• "Lazy developers and a subpar graphics engine."
• "I don't believe them."
• "Games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2 run perfectly on Series S, so the problem lies with the developers."
• "Just another excuse."

The question of Black Myth: Wukong's availability on Xbox Series X|S remains unanswered. The developers have yet to provide a conclusive statement.