Development status
In development
Game Science describes Black Myth: Zhong Kui as the second Black Myth title and says development is underway.
Evidence: OfficialChecked
Source: Game Science — official Zhong Kui websiteRelease status
Black Myth: Zhong Kui release date and confirmed details
No release date has been announced. Find the latest official answers on timing, platforms, pre-orders, footage, and confirmed details below.
Based on Game Science and the official Black Myth channel.
At a glance
Release date
No release date announced
Game Science has not provided a release window. Any countdown shown elsewhere is speculative unless this changes.
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Source: Game Science — official Zhong Kui websitePlatforms
PC and mainstream consoles planned; exact platforms TBA
The official FAQ gives a broad platform direction and says the final information will be confirmed before release.
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Source: Game Science — official Zhong Kui FAQPre-order
No pre-order information announced
The official project page does not currently publish a pre-order date, price, edition list, or purchase link.
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Source: Game Science — official Zhong Kui websiteLatest official update
15-minute gameplay trailer
The verified Black Myth channel published a 15-minute gameplay trailer. Game Science says the footage is work in progress, includes experimental material, and may differ from the final release; no release date has been announced.
Evidence: OfficialConfirmed details
Series position
Second title in the Black Myth series
The reveal identifies Zhong Kui as the second entry in the Black Myth series.
Evidence: OfficialChecked
Source: Game Science — official Zhong Kui websiteGenre
Single-player action role-playing game
Game Science says the project will remain a standard single-player ARPG.
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Source: Game Science — official Zhong Kui FAQCreative source
Inspired by Zhong Kui and Chinese folklore
The official reveal names the renowned Chinese folk figure Zhong Kui as the project's primary creative inspiration.
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Source: Black Myth — official reveal trailer descriptionBusiness model
Pricing model not detailed
This is the official wording. Game Science has not yet published Zhong Kui pricing, editions, pre-order terms, or a storefront listing.
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Source: Game Science — official Zhong Kui FAQOfficial progress cadence
Annual 20 August progress update intended
Game Science says it intends to report progress each year on 20 August. This is not a release-date promise or a guarantee of a trailer.
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Source: Game Science — official Zhong Kui FAQPromotional footage
Work in progress; the final release may differ
Game Science describes current footage as early and experimental. Visuals, mechanics, scenes, and other details should not be treated as final product specifications.
Evidence: OfficialChecked
Source: Game Science — official Zhong Kui FAQSources and labels
What each evidence label means.
- Evidence: Official
- Evidence: Shown In-Game
- Evidence: Strong Inference
- Evidence: Interpretation
- Evidence: Rumor
- Evidence: Debunked
Rumors
No rumors worth repeating.
Unsupported claims are excluded. A rumor only appears here when documenting or debunking it helps readers avoid misinformation.
Official updates
- Asia/ShanghaiSource date: UTC
Official reveal
Game Science introduced Zhong Kui as the second Black Myth title with its first CG teaser.
Evidence: Official Black Myth — verified official YouTube channel
- Asia/ShanghaiSource date: UTC
In-engine New Year special
A Year of the Horse seasonal short produced with in-engine material from the project.
Evidence: Official Black Myth — verified official YouTube channel
- Asia/Shanghai
First gameplay trailer
The first official look at playable combat and selected story scenes from Black Myth: Zhong Kui.
Evidence: Official Black Myth — verified official YouTube channel