Discover the Underrated Beauty of Shanxi, Regret Not Visiting the Filming Location of “Black Myth: Wukong”

Shanxi is a treasure trove that has been severely underestimated. This province boasts half of China’s ancient architecture, including murals, wooden pagodas, and clay sculptures that span over a millennium. It’s rare for me to use the word “breathtaking” to describe a place. Recently, “Black Myth: Wukong” made its debut, featuring 27 out of 36 real-life filming locations in Shanxi. […]

Discover Datong, Shanxi: A Living Tapestry of Ancient Architecture and Wukong’s Mythical Saga

As the first stop of “Black Myth: Wukong”, Datong in Shanxi province is a place where ancient architecture and mythological legends come together in harmony. The caves, temples, murals, clay sculptures, hanging sculptures, and ancient streets here seem to be the real-life portrayal of Wukong’s legendary story, exuding a strong cultural atmosphere at every turn. I had the privilege to […]

The Dazzling Display of Chinese Cultural Heritage in “Black Myth: Wukong”

The game is filled with scenes of ancient temples, archways, grottoes, and treasure halls, exuding the charm of classical Chinese Cultural. From ancient temples to mystical forests and fantastical realms, each frame seems like a traditional Chinese landscape painting. The architectural style, clothing, and props all reflect the characteristics of traditional Chinese culture. This inheritance and innovation of classical Chinese […]

Unveiling the Music of “Black Myth: Wukong”

In the public soundtrack of “Black Myth: Wukong,” not only did it obtain the official authorization of the 86th edition of the “Journey to the West” prelude “Cloud Palace Eaves Music” composed by Professor Xu Jingqing, which is considered as one of the earliest electronic music pieces in China, the original composition based on the seven-note Qing music scale was […]

Black Myth: Wukong – Explore Actual China Locations Behind It

Before we dive into the actual China locations, let’s take a brief look at Black Myth: Wukong! It is an action RPG developed by Game Science and inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. One of the most striking features of the game is its visual design. It boasts nearly 1:1 reproduction of the fantastical landscapes of […]

Exploring the Ancient 27 Stunning sites of Shanxi in Black Myth: Wukong

The recently launched game “Black Myth: Wukong” has garnered attention for its highly detailed and authentic portrayal of traditional Chinese architecture. Among the 36 filming locations across various provinces and cities, Shanxi province stands out with 27 stunning sites. Let’s take a closer look at some of these remarkable locations. Yungang Grottoes·Datong City One of the three largest Buddhist grottoes […]

An Analysis of Buddhist Philosophy in “Black Myth: Wukong”

The story of “Black Myth: Wukong” begins after the successful completion of the mission to obtain the scriptures in the Journey to the West. At the beginning of the game, Sun Wukong, who has already been titled “The Victorious Fighting Buddha,” decides to give up his position and retire to Flower Fruit Mountain. However, the Heavenly Court sends Erlang Shen […]

Black Myth Wukong guide: The best skills to unlock in the campaign

https://store.epicgames.com/it/news/black-myth-wukong-guide-best-skills Black Myth: Wukong heavily emphasizes the “action” in “action role-playing,” as this new offering from China-based studio Game Science boasts nearly 80 bosses and hundreds of enemy variants. Given all the challenges arrayed against your character—a monkey warrior known as the Destined One—it’s important to pick the perfect perks to help you survive. Our Black Myth: Wukong best skills guide goes over […]