Wukong,” titled “Black Myth: Zhong Kui,” was revealed during the Opening Night Live presentation at Gamescom 2025 on Tuesday. Per a post shared on X by China-based developer and publisher Game Science,

Game Science, backed by Chinese tech giant Tencent , surprised games enthusiasts on Wednesday by releasing a trailer for a follow-up to last year's smash hit "Black Myth: Wukong".

One of the main reasons to temper expectations is that Black Myth: Zhong Kui simply isn’t anywhere close to being released. Hearing that a sequel is being crafted can make it feel like a potential launch is just hovering overhead.