Game Science has announced the next chapter in the Black Myth series, Black Myth: Zhong Kui, which is currently in development for “mainstream console platforms” and PC, although a release date hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Not much is known about Black Myth: Zhong Kui yet, although a FAQ posted by Game Science does give a few details on what to expect.
Judging by the name, Black Myth: Zhong Kui shares the same foundation of ancient Chinese myth and folklore. In terms of genre, it will remain a standard single-player ARPG, following the same business model as before. However you won’t be playing a monkey role this time. That said, we’re still exploring and experimenting with the concrete differences between Wukong and Zhong Kui. So take it easy-let us impress ourselves first before we serve it to you.
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As to why the team are working on Zhong Kui instead of a full sequel to Black Myth: Wukong, the FAQ reveals that the studio “now aspire to take a tentative first step-to build more distinct game experiences, to challenge ourselves with bolder features, and to bring fresh ideas to our world and narrative design.”