Everything known about Black Myth Zhong Kui

Black Myth Zhong Kui is the next saga in the Black Myth series, and Game Science, the studio behind Black Myth Wukong, develops it. After the record-breaking success of Black Myth Wukong, Game Science is here to deliver another epic action saga and fans across the globe are completely hyped up about it.

The official release date for Black Myth Zhong Kui is yet to be announced, but this article aims to outline all the essential updates about the game that we know so far.

What is Black Myth Zhong Kui

Black Myth Zhong Kui is primarily inspired by Zhong Kui, one of the most feared and celebrated figures from Chinese Folklore. Game Science has stated that the next phase in the Black Myth saga is set against the backdrop of a classic Chinese folktale, Zhong Kui Banishing Evil. As players are already excited to step into the new venture, it is essential to learn about the lore of the character, which will eventually enhance the gaming experience altogether.

Zhong Kui from Chinese Folklore:

• Zhong Kui is a famous figure in Chinese Mythology revered as the “Great God of Demon Exorcism” and “God of Ghost Slaying”.
• According to legend, Zhong Kui was originally a talented scholar from the Tang Dynasty.
• But suffered unjust treatment in the imperial examinations as the emperor rejected him due to his ugly appearance.
• In the Ming dynasty novel, Tang Zhong Kui Quan Zhuan, Zhong Kui is explicitly depicted as having a head like a leopard, eyes like rings, a face like iron and curly cheek beard.
• After facing rejection from the emperor based on his looks, Zhong Kui felt extremely humiliated, and he took his own life by striking his head against the palace pillar in anger.
• Moved by his loyalty, the emperor honoured him with a proper burial.
• After Zhong Kui's death, his soul travelled the realm of the Underworld and met King Yama (Chinese Pinyin: Yanluo Wang).
• King Yama recognised his potential and entrusted him with the task of ghost hunting.

Demon Exorcist Legend:

• The most famous legend of Zhong Kui originates from Emperor Xuanzong of Tang.
• When the emperor was suffering from a serious illness, he dreamt of a little ghost stealing treasures from the palace.
• As the ghost was about to steal from the Emperor's palace, a huge fierce looking mighty figure stormed in and devoured the ghost.
• The emperor dreamed of the mighty figure calling himself Zhong Kui.
• After waking up from his dream, the emperor's illness significantly improved.
• So, he ordered the painter to paint Zhong Kui’s image based on what he saw in the dream.
• Since then, Zhong Kui’s image has become an important symbol of warding off evil spirits in ancient Chinese culture.

Every update about Black Myth Zhong Kui that we know so far

Game Science has recently dropped a 6 min new-in engine trailer for the highly anticipated Black Myth sequel. The new in-engine trailer commemorates the Chinese New Year, and it features a non-canon disclaimer, which means whatever has been shown in the trailer is meant for entertainment purposes only, and it doesn’t belong to the game's actual footage or story.

This is a Year of the Horse special video, which also assures fans to buckle up for the next chapter in the Black Myth saga. Before that, the developers had also dropped a CG teaser trailer of Black Myth Zhong Kui during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025.

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