As announced during Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday, Game Science’s Black Myth: Zhong Kui is the next entry in the beloved SoulslikeRPGseries inspired by Chinese folklore. It was the last announcement of the show, and it makes sense to be Geoff Keighley’s one last thing, as Black Myth: Wukong was a Game of the Year nominee at The Game Awards in 2024.
A New Tale in the Series
GameScience has revealed that the game “will centre on the fascinating tales of the Eastern immortal Zhong Kui and his marvelous quest to banish evil.” This game is based on the “Zhong Kui Banishing Evil” Chinese folklore tale. It will once again be a single-player experience with action-RPG mechanics. It will also be built using Unreal Engine 5, likeits predecessor.
No release date has been given yet, as this has only been teased. Further details will be coming later about this new Chinese RPG experience. “The game will deliver distinctive experiences and gameplay features that push our limits, while also bringing fresh ideas and necessary changes to address past flaws and regrets,” said the developer in its press release.
Black Myth: Wukong was first released on July 05, 2025, for the PS5 and PC.
No gameplay of Black Myth: Zhong Kui has been released, unfortunately. “As the project is still in early development, no in-game footage is available at this time,” explained GameScience onX.
Nevertheless, a trailer has been released alongside the announcement at Gamescom Opening Night Live. It is now available in both English and Chinese.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui follows a critically acclaimed hit from 2024: Black Myth: Wukong. It took the world by storm withs intense combat, thrilling boss design, and gorgeous visuals inspired by the Chinese landscape. “This is a visual treat that brings ancient China and Chinese mythology to life like never before, crafting a story that, while somewhat vague, will have you compelled to progress further thanks to its creative presentation values,” saidour 4.5/5 review.
A Wealth of Games at Gamescom Opening Night Live
Black Myth: Zhong Kui wasn’t the only big reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live. It also hadLego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knightfrom TT Games. It takes us through the movies, comics, and games of the legendary crime-fighting hero. In the trailer, we see Heath Ledger’s Joker in the famously funny LEGO style. The combat and stealth sections of the game look deeply inspired by Batman: Arkham games, and it will be the first time a game in the series will have multiple difficulties.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will also be arriving to theNintendo Switch 2 sometime next year. The DLC, The Order of Giants, also received a September release date. Oh, and anew 3D platforming Bubsy gameis coming too.
