Wukong Getting PS5 Pro Update

Summary

• Black Myth: Wukong’s next update includes PS5 Pro support with PSSR for better graphics in Quality and Balanced Mode.
• The update introduces a new Challenge gameplay mode, new equipment, a soundtrack selection option, and bug fixes.
• Rumors suggest a possible DLC for Black Myth: Wukong, with Game Science hinting at “surprises” for fans in the future.

The popular Black Myth: Wukong is finally receiving an update with official PS5 Pro support, which is excellent news for fans of the Chinese action title. The update will be part of a larger patch, which is already available for the Epic Games Store and WeGame versions of Black Myth: Wukong.

Black Myth: Wukong has been a huge global hit since its release in August. Developed by the Chinese studio Game Science, the game was nominated for five categories in the Game Awards 2024. Black Myth: Wukong won the Best Action Game and Player’s Voice categories, but lost to Astro Bot in Game of the Year and Best Game Direction, and to Metaphor: ReFantazio in Best Art Direction.

Now, Game Science has revealed update 1.0.12.16581 for Black Myth: Wukong, which brings several features, including PS5 Pro support, and will be available on December 14. With the patch, Black Myth: Wukong will support PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which allows gamers to achieve better graphics in both Quality and Balanced Mode. PSSR has presented some issues with games such as Silent Hill 2, however, so luckily, it can be toggled off. Also, with the update, the game supports a 120 Hz output and maintains a stable 40 FPS in Balanced Mode. The update also improves input response in Performance Mode and optimizes the performance of several boss fights.

The update also adds several features to both the PC and PS5 versions of the game, including the new “Challenge” gameplay mode, which can be found at any Keeper’s Shrine, and allows gamers to fight former opponents in three difficulty levels, or to face multiple opponents in succession. Other features include new equipment, a soundtrack selection option, and multiple bug fixes.

It’s good to see Black Myth: Wukong receiving continuous updates, especially considering how successful the game was. Reports indicate that Black Myth: Wukong sold over 20 million copies in a single month, becoming one of the most popular games of 2024.

A few weeks ago, Game Science producer Feng Ji revealed that Black Myth: Wukong may have some “surprises” for fans in the near future, fueling rumors of a possible DLC. While this is still all speculation at this point, there are already rumors that Game Science is planning to release a DLC near the Chinese New Year, which falls on January 29, 2025, so time will tell if Black Myth: Wukong players will get more content soon.

Black Myth: Wukong December 14 Update Official Patch Notes

Major Updates

New Gameplay: Challenge

“It’s tough to confront the old rivals anew, but the Great Sage will always prevail!”

• After completing the game at least once, the Destined One can find “Challenge” at any Keeper’s Shrine.
• There are two types of challenge available: “Return of Rivals” and “Gauntlet of Legends”.
• “Return of Rivals”
  • The Destined One can challenge a former opponent to a duel, choosing from three levels of difficulty.
  • If any opponents remain undefeated in the main game, the corresponding rebattle will be unavailable.
• “Gauntlet of Legends”
  • The Destined One can battle against multiple opponents in succession, using customized curses to tailor the difficulty.
  • This mode can be difficult, as some old opponents may surprise with new moves. Proceed with caution!
  • If any opponents remain undefeated in the main game, the related gauntlet will be unavailable.
  • Completing any gauntlet rewards players with new rare treasures.
    • Medicine: “Glimmering Scale Pellets” and its formula;
    • Drink and Soaks: “Sour Wine”, “Frost-Enduring Chrysanth”, and “Robust Antler”;
    • Curios: “Stone Tiger Tally”, “Ever-Burning Palace Lantern”, and “Fragment of the Ocean-Settling Pillar”;
    • Equipment: “Three Hill Crown”;
    • Weapons: “Qing Mallet”, “Fanged Cyan Staff”, and “Leeching Centipede Staff”.

New Game Feature: Journeyer’s Chart

“Let the chart chart the journeyer’s journey.”

• A remarkable one has captured these landscapes, organizing them into charts for guidance and marking.
• A Journeyer’s Chart can be unlocked when the Destined One first enters Black Wind Mountain and meets the Keeper.
• Afterwards, for each new territory reached, a “Journeyer’s Chart” can be purchased at the Keeper’s Shrine.

New Equipment: Armor Set of Opulence

As the year comes to a close, we wish all Destined Ones an early Happy Chinese New Year! May you have joy and prosperity all year round.

• Four special armor pieces have been crafted to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year.
• After installation, all Destined Ones can claim these directly through “Trailblazer’s Gift” at any Keeper’s Shrine.

PS5 & PS5 Pro Support and Optimization

• PS5 Pro now supports PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). By enabling it, you can achieve a high-definition visual experience by selecting either Quality Mode or Balanced Mode in Settings.
• The system supports 120 Hz Output. When enabled in Balanced Mode, it maintains a stable 40 FPS output. If you encounter any visual anomalies, you can turn it off in PS5 Settings.
• Various scenes and boss fights have been optimized for better game performance.
• The stability of frame rates and visual clarity in both Balanced Mode and Quality Mode have been enhanced.
• The input response speed has been improved in Performance Mode.

New Music Library Functions

• “Black Myth: Wukong Soundtrack Selection” has been added as a new soundtrack application (some tracks are not available for export due to copyright restrictions). (PC)
• The Music Library now supports exporting tracks (some tracks are not available for export due to copyright restrictions). (PS5)

Bug Fixes

Bosses

• Fixed an issue where yaoguai chiefs “The King of the Kingdom of Flowing Sands and His Son” might not drop the spirit of “Second Rat Prince” upon defeat.
• Fixed an issue where yaoguai queen “Kang-Jin Star” would die unexpectedly under certain conditions.
• Fixed an issue where “Zhu Bajie” could not be defeated during a certain phase.
• Fixed an issue where yaoguai king “Yellow Loong” would get stuck underground in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where some skills of yaoguai king “Yellow Loong” could not be interrupted even after being seen-through.
• Fixed an issue where yaoguai chiefs “Cloudy Mist, Misty Cloud” would continue attacking players while in invisible state under certain conditions.
• Fixed an issue where yaoguai chief Lang-Baw-Baw could not engage in combat under certain conditions.
• Fixed an issue where some skills of “Erlang, the Sacred Divinity” would deal abnormal damage to the Destined One.
• Fixed an issue where the Destined One could engage in the battle with “The Four Heavenly Kings” in forms other than “Stone Monkey” under specific operations.
• Fixed an issue where the Destined One could be blocked by an invisible wall, preventing him from entering combat in certain situations.
• Improved the grappling performance of yaoguai king “Yellow Wind Sage”.
• Reduced the invulnerability duration of “Green-Capped Martialist”.
• Enhanced the effectiveness of the vessel “Wind Tamer” against yaoguai chief “Non-Void”.
• Improved the combat experience with yaoguai chiefs “Cloudy Mist, Misty Cloud”.
• Improved the combat experience with yaoguai chief “Emerald-Armed Mantis”.
• Improved the combat experience with “The Great Sage’s Broken Shell”.

Levels

• Fixed an issue where the Destined One could get stuck in specific locations while sliding on sands. (PS5)
• Fixed an issue where Zhu Bajie did not appear in Mount Huaguo under certain conditions.

Protagonist

• Improved the experience when the Destined One consumes multiple medicines consecutively.
• Enhanced the experience of Varied Combos and Charged Heavy Attacks.
• Optimized the description of Transformations-related Talents.
• Fixed an issue where the damage detection of Spirit Skills persisted indefinitely under certain operations.
• Fixed an issue where the animation of Life-Saving Strand could not be triggered when the Talent had taken effect under specific operations.
• Fixed an issue where “Bull King’s Mask” could gain Focus even when attacked during invincible states (Doging, Perfect Dodging, or Seeing-Through).

Interaction

• The Music Library progress bar now supports dragging.
• Control customization for Keyboard & Mouse now supports mouse side buttons.
• Fixed an issue where the Sprint button icon would not display in Controller Type B’s layout.
• Fixed an issue where the Inventory interface might not display content under certain operations.
• Fixed an issue where the UI could become misaligned under specific operations.

Sound and Subtitles

• Fixed errors in some sound effects.
• Fixed abnormal voice playback for certain yaoguai kings.
• Optimized the volume of certain sound effects.

Performance

• Fixed occasional crashes for some users after enabling DLSS frame generation. (PC)
• Fixed screen flickering issues for some users after enabling XeSS. (PC)
• Fixed a memory leak issue under certain conditions.
• Fixed crashes caused by outdated drivers.
• Optimized performance for numerous scenes and boss fights on medium and low-end configurations. (PC)
• Enhanced the performance of Full Ray Tracing on GeForce RTX.

Localization and Other

• Added language support for Turkish.
• Added and improved translations for Portraits in several languages.
• Fixed an issue preventing Pre-Order and Deluxe Edition gifts from being claimed under certain conditions. (PS5)
• Corrected translation errors and fixed issues with spelling, capitalization, and terminology consistency in several languages.
• Improved the translation of lyrics in several languages.
• Enhanced the quality of some English voiceovers and their synchronization with subtitles.
• Improved text display in several languages.