Game Science announces Black Myth Zhong Kui, the next series entry

At Gamescom’s Opening Night Live 2025, Game Science announced Black Myth Zhong Kui, a new entry in the Black Myth series that centers on the famed ghost-catching god who wanders between hell and Earth. The project is in early development, with no release date yet, and will continue the series’ single-player action RPG approach rooted in Chinese folklore. Alongside the reveal, the developer emphasized a willingness to push the franchise in new directions, signaling a broader plan for distinctive experiences and narrative ideas within the world of Black Myth.

Zhong Kui’s unveiling was built around a CG teaser that depicts the bearded god riding a massive tiger as he confronts a parade of mythical threats. The studio described Zhong Kui as the next step in expanding the series beyond its original journey, with a focus on delivering fresh mechanics and design outside the footprint of Black Myth Wukong. In a formal statement accompanying the reveal, Game Science framed Zhong Kui as part of a broader ambition to offer new experiences while addressing past flaws and “regrets” in the series, underscoring a longer-term strategy to evolve rather than simply repeat previous formulas.