From CNBC: 2024-09-01 20:42:25

China’s ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ video game has soared in global popularity, selling over 10 million copies within three days of its Aug. 20 launch. The game, set in mythological China, has topped the U.S. revenue charts and has spurred global interest in China’s gaming industry with its high quality and sales success.

Hero Games invested in Game Science in 2020, leading to the development of ‘Black Myth: Wukong.’ Tim Cook visited Hero Games in 2017, showing interest in Game Science’s first game, ‘Art of War: Red Tides.’ The game was not a commercial success, but Black Myth: Wukong has thrived, drawing attention from gamers worldwide.

Chinese video games, like Black Myth: Wukong, are gaining traction globally, with sales reaching $16.4 billion in 2023. Chinese games stand out for incorporating rich cultural elements that appeal to a broader international audience. The success of Black Myth: Wukong showcases China’s gaming potential and cultural storytelling impact on the industry.

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