Black Myth: Wukong to Release on Xbox One Year After PlayStation Launch

Alright, let’s get into this. You know how sometimes things just line up in a way that feels too neat? Like, one year after “Black Myth: Wukong” hit Windows PC and PS5, it’s finally landing on Xbox Series X|S on August 20, 2025. I can’t be the only one thinking, why does this sound like it’s planned out a bit too perfectly?

Anyway, the whole thing between Microsoft and the developers always seemed kinda off. They kept using all these fancy words and playing tag with their announcements. It got old, fast.

Oh, and I can’t help but point out—I get to smack this dude around on Xbox again. That’s kind of awesome. (Image credit: Windows Central)

Back in June 2024, Microsoft was all, “Hey, we’re super pumped for ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ on Xbox Series X|S!” and then basically said, “We don’t wanna spill too much tea about partner deals, but trust us, Xbox is where it’s at for gamers!” The usual corporate spiel. But after months, Game Science’s own Feng Ji says, “Yeah, optimizing for Series S is gonna take—wait for it—years.” I’m just like, what’s going on?

Phil Spencer chimed in too, cryptically hinting he knows something about the release without saying squat. Meanwhile, Forbes and IGN were whispering about some exclusivity deal with Sony. It’s like we’re collecting clues in a video game mystery, but without the satisfying “aha!” moment.

And let’s roll with this: Xbox dumped this news at 9 PM CST on a Thursday before Summer Games Fest. Seriously? Was the deal up at precisely 9 PM, or did someone just nod off at the wheel?

I’ve gotta ask—was there a sneaky deal lurking this whole time, or were they genuinely bumbling around with the Series S? I’m scratching my head here. Toss your thoughts out there, either here or on social media. We might solve this crazy puzzle together—or just laugh at how nuts it all is. 🌪️