This narrative twist allows developers to utilize the 100+ characters from the novel (Erlang Shen, Zhu Bajie the Pigsy, White Bone Demon) while creating a grim, Souls-like atmosphere where loyalty and faith have corrupted.

Black Myth: Wukong is a single-player action RPG inspired by the 16th-century Chinese literary masterpiece Journey to the West . Unlike traditional “Soulslike” titles, it emphasizes fast-paced, ability-driven combat, boss rushes, and cinematic set pieces. The player controls the , a monkey warrior on a quest to recover six sacred relics of Sun Wukong (the Monkey King).