Black Myth: Wukong's First Major DLC Set for Early 2025 Release: What to Expect

The first major DLC for Game Science's Black Myth: Wukong is reportedly set for release in early 2025, aligning with the Chinese New Year celebrations. Rumors suggest that Black Myth: Wukong will receive two major DLC expansions, which will introduce a host of new content.

Launched on August 20 for PlayStation 5 and PC, Black Myth: Wukong quickly became one of the most successful games of 2024. The game sold over 18 million copies worldwide and generated approximately $700 million in revenue within just two weeks of its release. Additionally, PlayStation confirmed that Black Myth: Wukong was the most downloaded PlayStation 5 game of August 2024 in North America, Europe, and Japan. As one of the fastest-selling new IPs of all time, Black Myth: Wukong set a strong precedent for future releases, and this momentum is likely to carry over to its first DLC.

According to gaming analyst Daniel Camilo, sources close to Game Science claim the DLC is expected to launch around the time of the Chinese New Year, which falls on January 29, 2025. This means the DLC could arrive at the end of January or in early February, though an exact release date hasn't been confirmed yet. Information about the DLC's story and content remains scarce.

Camilo also revealed that by September 2024, Black Myth: Wukong had already surpassed 20 million units in sales, with 70% of these sales coming from players in China. He estimates that approximately 20% of the player base, around four million players, will purchase the upcoming DLC. While the game's initial success was largely driven by "novelty and national pride," Camilo suggests that these factors may have a diminished impact when the DLC is released. The challenging nature of the game may also affect DLC sales, as many casual players might not be interested in purchasing additional content if they haven't progressed far in the base game.

It's important to note that the developers of Black Myth: Wukong have not officially announced the DLC or commented on its development status. However, rumors indicate that two major DLC expansions are planned, and the Xbox Series X|S version of the game is also on the horizon, although its release date, like the DLC, remains unconfirmed.