Black Myth: Wukong Is Getting Physical Edition For PS5, Preorders Live Now
Bring one of the best-selling games of the year home with this physical release of Black Myth: Wukong.
After more than 18 million sales, Black Myth: Wukong is officially getting a physical release on PS5, and you can preorder a copy now at major retailers. Wukong physical edition listings currently have placeholder dates, but we'll update this article once an official release date is revealed.
Black Myth: Wukong Physical Edition
$65
Black Myth: Wukong's physical edition is up for preorder at Amazon and Best Buy for $65--five bucks more than the $60 digital version on the PlayStation Store and Steam.
PC users can actually get the popular action-RPG for even less, though, as Fanatical is selling Wukong Steam keys for $51. The Digital Deluxe Edition, which is normally $70 and comes with extra in-game weapons and armor as well as the soundtrack, is on sale for $59.49. These deals expire on October 31.
Developed by Chinese game studio GameScience, Black Myth: Wukong is a fast-paced action-RPG game inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. As The Destined One, players have to navigate a dangerous world full of mythical monsters.
"It's not uncommon to go from one boss fight into another and then another, and it's in these elaborate battles where Black Myth: Wukong shines," Richard Wakeling wrote in GameSpot's 8/10 Black Myth: Wukong review. The moments in between, however, aren't quite as strong, sometimes devolving into aimless tedium. But its satisfying combat and unique variety of boss fights mostly manages to overcome these flaws."
The release date for the upcoming Xbox Series X|S version of Black Myth: Wukong hasn't been announced yet, although this is reportedly due to a non-publicized exclusivity clause between Sony and GameScience.
Black Myth: Wukong 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Controllers for PC
$35 for wireless | $25 for wired
Meanwhile, PC gamers looking to master a fresh run in the game can get their hands on an 8BitDo Black Myth: Wukong-themed controller. Available in budget-friendly wireless and wired editions, the controller is part of an official collaboration with GameScience and is based on 8BitDo's Ultimate 2C model.
Externally, it has a transparent shell decorated with emblems and art from Black Myth: Wukong, and internally, it has the same look and feel of an 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller.
This means you're getting durable Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, a turbo button, and an extra pair of remappable shoulder buttons that can be programmed on the fly without an app. It's worth noting that the Ultimate 2C, as the budget option in the Ultimate lineup, isn't compatible with 8BitDo's customization app.
If you like the look of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C but want a higher-end model, you can forgo the Wukong-themed design in favor of one of 8BitDo's other Ultimate controllers.
The original 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless and 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller can be synced to the official Ultimate software on PC or mobile to adjust stick and trigger sensitivity, set up custom profiles and macros, create stick deadzones, and more. Both controllers have remappable back buttons rather than shoulder buttons, three custom profiles, rumble support, and come bundled with a charging dock. They support the same platforms as the Ultimate 2C--PC, Steam Deck, Mac, mobile--and the Ultimate Bluetooth also works on Nintendo Switch.
The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is available for $54 (was $60) at Amazon, while the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4GHz Wireless Controller is on sale for $45 (was $50).
There's also the new 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Xbox Controller. If you're planning on getting Wukong for Xbox and also game on PC, this officially licensed controller is available for $63 (was $70). The "3-Mode" aspect is what's a bit confusing here, as it works via Bluetooth on mobile devices, wirelessly with a 2.4GHz dongle on PC, and as a wired controller on Xbox. The 3-Mode controller otherwise has the same advanced features, including support for an Xbox version of the Ultimate software.
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