Additional Black Myth: Wukong Lore Is Hiding In Plain Sight

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An incredible story is presented in , but some of the game’s extensive lore is actually quite easy to miss. Of course, it is worth paying attention to even the smallest details in , not only to prevail in combat, but also simply because the game’s vibrant world deserves to be appreciated to the utmost. However, with so much to do and see, it is possible to overlook some sources of lore hidden in plain sight.

While progression through ’s map is fairly linear as a whole, there are still plenty of secrets to uncover. In some cases, there is even entirely missable content, which makes the availability of a New Game Plus feature in the game all the more valuable to those hoping to experience all that has to offer. Of course, the reasons for missing this content can and do vary; bosses and Spirits may be missed depending on certain in-game actions, for example. But beyond missing Journal pages, there is another way to miss lore in the game.

At the end of every chapter in , the player is presented with an intricate canvas illustration featuring characters from that chapter. For example, the Chapter One canvas depicts the fire which has been referenced numerous times by this point – an event from the original novel. However, these illustrations are not simply celebrations of game progress; by zooming in and exploring the canvases, the player can find several interactive points on each which reveal further lore about the people and events of the respective chapter.

Of course, is heavily intertwined with the story of, effectively serving as a kind of continuation of the classic tale. As such, having a familiarity with can naturally be highly advantageous in understanding the story of. However, the game does provide all the necessary information to understand its own story, assuming that the player can piece together the fragments of lore scattered throughout each chapter.

The lore of is presented through a variety of mediums, including character dialogue and Journal