Chinese gaming studio Game Science just dropped a bombshell at Gamescom 2024! Their new action RPG Black Myth: Zhong Kui stormed the Opening Night Live stage in Cologne with a trailer that’s already breaking the internet. 🚀
While not a direct sequel to 2023’s breakout hit Black Myth: Wukong, this second chapter in the franchise swaps monkey magic for demon-slaying drama. Meet Zhong Kui – the mythical badass who’s been ghostbusting evil spirits in Chinese folklore for centuries. Think Ghostbusters meets God of War, but with way more ancient scrolls. 📜⚔️
Devs confirmed the game’s still cooking (no release date yet 🔥), but it’s coming to PC and consoles. This reveal proves China’s gaming scene isn’t just leveling up – it’s rewriting the rulebook on global cultural storytelling. 🎯
Fun fact: Zhong Kui’s legend inspired everything from temple paintings to Mortal Kombat characters. Now, he’s ready to slay in 4K! 💥 Which mythological hero should get the gaming treatment next?
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cgtn.com