- A Chinese-made game, Black Myth: Wukong, backed by Tencent, became the fourth most popular title on Steam within hours of its launch.
- The game garnered over 2.1 million concurrent players, surpassing titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring, according to SteamDB.
- Wukong's success may boost China's $40 billion-plus gaming industry, which has faced regulatory scrutiny in recent years.
- Developed by Game Science, Wukong is China's most significant PC game launch, attracting massive attention and trending on Weibo.
- The game's success highlights China's capability to develop AAA games that can compete globally, with positive reviews from major Chinese and global review sites.
Source: [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-20/black-myth-wukong-makes-gaming-history-in-launch-day-frenzy)