Black Myth: Wukong Hits 2.3 Million Concurrent Players At Steam, Surpassing Cyberpunk 2077 & Elden Ring

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Black Myth: Wukong, the title that has taken the industry by storm, has now broken records for Steam concurrent viewers, reaching its all-time peak.

Black Myth: Wukong has become a favorite in the industry. Just within a few hours of launch, the title has managed to hit 2.22 million concurrent players on Steam, the highest for a single-player title ever on the platform, beating the likes of Counter Strike-2, Dota 2, Elden Ring, and Cyberpunk 2077. Given that this number is limited to players on Steam only, it's imminent that the overall figures will be much higher.

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This is shocking for the industry, given that the hype around Black Myth: Wukong pre-launch wasn't that massive for it to be translated into such figures. But the gaming industry has its ways, and we might have an idea about the turn-out of the title. Black Myth: Wukong is highly popular in Eastern regions, particularly in China, and given the population the nation holds, we believe that 2.22 million players aren't the actual peak, and there's still a lot to happen.

An estimate by GameDiscoverCo shows that around 88.1% of Black Myth: Wukong's share is owned by China, while other nations such as the US, Hong Kong, and Japan hold a lesser portion. This shows that Chinese influence is indeed playing its part in the viewership of Black Myth: Wukong, and by the looks of it, the viewership figures are expected to skyrocket from hereon, too.

For those unaware, Black Myth: Wukong is a title which seeks to combine rich storytelling with stunning visuals and a unique take on the action RPG formula, putting players on a journey to discove ancient Chinese mythology, breathtaking landscapes, and a diverse cast of memorable characters based on their novel Journey to the West. The close attachment of the title to Chinese cultures and traditions is one of the main