Black Myth: Zhong Kui Release Date - Latest News & Platforms

Does Black Myth: Zhong Kui have a release date?

No. Game Science has not announced a release date for Black Myth: Zhong Kui, and there is no Steam or Epic Games store page yet. At the 2025 Gamescom reveal the studio described the project as “little more than an empty folder at this stage.” As of the 15-minute gameplay trailer on 20 August 2026, no launch window has been given.

What this means for you: expect a long wait. Pre-release coverage on this page is updated after every official announcement — bookmark it and check back.

Which platforms will Black Myth: Zhong Kui launch on?

Platform	Status
PC (Windows, Steam/Epic)	Confirmed — “PC + all major gaming console platforms” (official site)
PlayStation 5	Confirmed — included in the consoles announcement
Xbox Series X / S	Confirmed — included in the consoles announcement
Other consoles	Left open — the official site says “all major gaming console platforms”, final list TBA

Game Science announced the game “for PC and consoles.” The official FAQ states the release targets “PC + all major gaming console platforms,” with the final platform list to be confirmed before release. No store page, pricing, or cross-save details have been announced yet.

What has Game Science announced so far?

Date	Announcement	Type
19 Aug 2025	Reveal trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live (CST: 20 Aug 2025)	CG teaser
20 Jan 2026	Wins “Surprise of the Year” at the Ultra Game Awards 2025	Award
10 Feb 2026	6-minute in-engine Chinese New Year special (Year of the Horse)	In-engine teaser
20 Aug 2026	15-minute gameplay trailer — first look at combat, shot on a WIP build (UE5, 21:9)	Gameplay

Game Science traditionally posts player updates around 20 August each year, so this date is the most likely annual news window while the game is in development.

When will the next update arrive?

No date is confirmed. Based on the studio’s track record, most Zhong Kui news has landed in August (the series’ annual report tradition) or around major industry events such as Gamescom.

Speculation: Game Science has released a major trailer every roughly-6-month interval since the reveal (Aug 2025, Feb 2026, Aug 2026). A release date reveal could plausibly accompany a future trailer — but nothing official supports that cadence yet.

Is there a demo or beta?

No demo, beta, or playtest has been announced. Be careful of scams: fake “internal testing has started” posts appear in Steam discussion boards asking players to click links or share account details. The studio communicates only through the official site and its verified channels.

Where do you get your news from?

This page tracks primary sources only: the official Black Myth: Zhong Kui website, the official Black Myth YouTube and X accounts, and named press outlets (Gematsu, VGC, PC Gamer, IGN, GamesRadar+).

Sources

• Black Myth: Zhong Kui — official website
• Black Myth — official YouTube
• Black Myth — official X account
• Black Myth: Zhong Kui — Wikipedia
• Gematsu — “Black Myth: Zhong Kui announced for consoles, PC” (19 Aug 2025)
• PC Gamer — “surprise Gamescom reveal” (19 Aug 2025)
• DSOGaming — “15-Minute Gameplay Trailer” (20 Aug 2026)