Black Myth: Wukong Pre-Orders Surge, Climbs to No. 2 on Steam Chart

13 Aug 2024

Last week, the gaming landscape on Steam witnessed a notable surge in pre-orders for the highly anticipated action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong. This title ascended five spots to secure the No. 2 position, fueled by an array of previews and the unveiling of its final launch trailer. Scheduled for release on August 20th, this game has captured the attention of many eager players.

Steam’s Top Sellers

Maintaining its dominance, Counter-Strike 2 once again claimed the top spot as the biggest seller on Steam. Meanwhile, the ever-popular free-to-play shooter, PUBG: Battlegrounds, held firm in third place. Valve’s stronghold on the rankings continued with the Steam Deck and Dota 2 securing the fourth and fifth positions, respectively, both remaining steady week-on-week.

In a shift within the rankings, The First Descendant from Nexon slipped from second to sixth place, while Elden Ring climbed one position to No. 7. The resurgence of Apex Legends, EA’s free-to-play battle royale, back into the Top Ten at eighth can be attributed to the launch of a new season of content.

Additionally, pre-orders for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 experienced a remarkable leap from No. 54 to No. 9, driven by a wave of positive previews. This grim sci-fi shooter is set to launch on September 9th. Rounding out the Top Ten, pre-orders for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 secured the final spot, showcasing the ongoing excitement surrounding this franchise.

Here is the Steam Top Ten for the week ending August 13th:

  1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve
  2. Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science (P)
  3. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton
  4. Steam Deck, Valve
  5. Dota 2, Valve
  6. The First Descendant, Nexon
  7. Elden Ring, Bandai Namco
  8. Apex Legends, EA
  9. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Saber Interactive (P)
  10. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Activision (P)

What platform is Black Myth: Wukong on?

Black Myth: Wukong is an upcoming action role-playing game being developed by Chinese developer Game Science. It is set to be available on platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Microsoft Windows. The game aims to leverage next-gen hardware capabilities to provide highly detailed visuals and immersive gameplay.

What is Black Myth: Wukong?

Black Myth: Wukong is an action role-playing game developed by Game Science, inspired by the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West." The game features the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, as the protagonist, and combines traditional Chinese folklore with modern gaming mechanics. Players will experience intense combat, intricate storytelling, and stunning visuals, all built using Unreal Engine 5. The game has garnered attention for its high-quality graphics and engaging gameplay elements.

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