There is no Black Myth: Wukong DLC release date, because as of November 2026 Game Science has not announced any story DLC for Wukong. What it announced instead, in August 2025, is Black Myth: Zhong Kui, a brand new game in the series with a new hero, and that game has no release date or release window yet either. On Steam, the only add-ons sold for Wukong are the Deluxe Edition Upgrade and a soundtrack.
We checked Game Science's own Gamescom 2025 press release, the Steam store page, coverage from Gematsu, RPGSite and MP1st, and the Wikipedia entry for Zhong Kui in November 2026.
Why People Expected Wukong DLC
Black Myth: Wukong launched on August 20, 2024 for PS5 and PC, and according to Game Science's own figures it sold 10 million copies across all platforms within its first three days. A hit that size usually gets an expansion, and the final chapter is even titled "Unfinished" in PCGamesN's chapter list, which only fed the speculation.
Director Feng Ji has since confirmed that a DLC was in the works at one point. The Wikipedia entry for Zhong Kui, citing interviews from August 2025, says he and the team had been working on Wukong DLC before he proposed a wholly new game to co-founder Yang Qi. So the expectation was not baseless. It is simply not what happened next.
That history also explains why searches for a "Wukong DLC release date" still turn up confident sounding pages. Some of them describe expansions that never shipped. If an article gives you a DLC name, a price or a date, check whether it links to a Game Science announcement or a store listing. As of this writing, none exists.
What Game Science Announced: Black Myth: Zhong Kui
At Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19, 2025 (August 20 in China), Game Science revealed Black Myth: Zhong Kui with a CG trailer. The studio's press release describes it as a single-player action RPG built in Unreal Engine 5, the second title in the Black Myth series, drawn from the Chinese folktale of Zhong Kui banishing evil. It also said plainly that the specific release date and further details were yet to be confirmed.
Feng Ji explained the decision in a post covered by MP1st on August 22, 2025: "A DLC would, of course, have been a solid choice, but right now we prefer to make a new Black Myth game first." He described the new project as a new hero, new gameplay, new visuals, new technology and a new story, and said the team wanted to start from scratch.
He did not close the door on Wukong. In the same coverage he said Sun Wukong's legend will return in due course, in a more complete and solid way, once it is properly prepared. He did not say whether that return would be a DLC or a new game, and nothing more specific has been announced since.
What Has Been Shown of Zhong Kui Since
The studio has kept a steady but slow drip of footage, and the pattern is worth knowing if you are trying to guess when news might arrive.
- February 2026: a roughly six minute in-engine trailer for Chinese New Year, reported by Gematsu on February 9. Game Science labeled its content non-canon and for entertainment purposes only.
- August 20, 2026: a 15 minute gameplay video captured from a work-in-progress build, released on the second anniversary of Wukong's launch. RPGSite's report says it shows the protagonist in combat and a glimpse of the story, and notes that the final release may differ.
Platforms are still described in general terms. Both the 2025 press release and the 2026 coverage say the game is coming to PC and "mainstream console platforms" without naming specific consoles. RPGSite noted that PlayStation and Xbox channels uploaded the August trailer, which suggests those platforms, but that is an inference, not an announcement.
There is still no release date. When Zhong Kui was revealed, GamesRadar+ reported (as summarized by Wikipedia) that the project was little more than an empty folder at that stage, and the Wikipedia article says development began in June 2025. Nothing official points to an imminent launch, and any date you see quoted is speculation until Game Science posts it.
Is Zhong Kui a Sequel to Wukong?
Not in the usual sense. Game Science calls it the second title in the Black Myth series, but it has a different protagonist and a different source story. Wukong adapts Journey to the West, while Zhong Kui centers on a ghost-catching figure from Chinese folklore. Wikipedia describes the central theme as life and death.
That matters for anyone holding out for more Destined One content. Zhong Kui will not continue Wukong's story, and you will not need a Wukong save or progress to play it. If you want more of the Monkey King specifically, the only official statement to hold onto is Feng Ji's promise that the legend will return at some point.
What Wukong Got Instead of DLC
Wukong did not go quiet after launch. It received a steady run of free updates and one big platform expansion, all of which are available now:
- December 2024 update: VGC reported that patch 1.0.12.16581 added a Challenge mode at Keeper's Shrines after your first completion, with Return of Rivals duels at three difficulty levels and the Gauntlet of Legends boss rush with adjustable curses. It also added the Journeyer's Chart maps and the Armor Set of Opulence.
- PS5 Pro support: RPGSite noted the game received a PS5 Pro patch after launch.
- Xbox Series X|S release: the Xbox version arrived on August 20, 2025, exactly one year after the PS5 and PC launch.
- January 2026 patch: version 1.0.21.23831, covered by ComicBook on January 13, 2026, fixed bugs on PS5, Xbox and PC, including a PC Super Resolution performance issue and a crash with Non-White's spirit in the Hut of Immortality. It added no new content.
The Steam store page, checked on November 10, 2026, lists only two add-ons: the Black Myth: Wukong Deluxe Edition Upgrade and the Black Myth: Wukong Soundtrack Selection. Neither is a story expansion.
How to Check a DLC Rumor Yourself
Because the topic draws so much search traffic, Wukong DLC "leaks" and fan concept trailers circulate constantly. A few quick checks will tell you whether a claim is real:
- Look at the store page. Real DLC appears as an add-on on Steam and on the PlayStation and Xbox stores. On November 10, 2026, Steam showed only the Deluxe Edition Upgrade and the soundtrack.
- Look for the studio's own words. Every genuine announcement so far, from the Zhong Kui reveal to the December 2024 update, came from Game Science directly, either on stage at a showcase or through its official channels and patch notes. Outlets then quote it.
- Check the date of the source. Many "DLC confirmed" pages are from 2024, before the studio announced Zhong Kui and explained its choice.
- Watch August 20. Game Science has used the anniversary of Wukong's launch for big reveals: the Xbox version arrived on that date in 2025, and the Zhong Kui gameplay video arrived on it in 2026. Wikipedia notes the studio frames August 20 as the day it reports progress to players.
If a claim passes none of these, treat it as a rumor. The safest assumption until an official announcement is that Game Science's attention is on Zhong Kui.
Making the Most of Wukong While You Wait
If you finished the story and are waiting for news, there is a lot of game left that is easy to miss on a first run. The alternate finale hides behind four secret areas and a long questline, and our true ending guide walks through it. The platinum needs at least two playthroughs, which our trophy roadmap breaks into phases.
New Game+ is the other big draw. It carries over your level, gear and spells, and it adds new weapon recipes and an armor upgrade option, so a second cycle feels different from the first. If you want to know how much time all of that takes, our playtime breakdown compares the main story, completionist and platinum estimates. And if the reason you stopped was a wall of a boss, our difficulty guide explains what the game offers in place of an easy mode.
Finally, the Challenge mode from the December 2024 update is the closest thing Wukong has to post-launch content. Return of Rivals lets you rematch any boss you have beaten, and the Gauntlet of Legends strings fights together with curses for an extra challenge.
Ready for Another Run?
If a second cycle is your way of passing the time until Game Science shares more, the store's Black Myth: Wukong boosting page lists an all-in-one save service for Steam and PS5 with max gear, a completion-focused setup, collectibles and resource boost support. It is a way to skip straight to the endgame tools on a fresh run, or to top up resources on an existing save, while you wait to see what comes next from the studio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there going to be a Black Myth: Wukong DLC?
Nothing has been announced as of November 2026. Feng Ji said in August 2025 that the studio preferred to make a new Black Myth game first, and that Sun Wukong's legend will return in due course, without saying in what form.
Is Black Myth: Zhong Kui a DLC?
No. It is a separate, standalone game and the second title in the Black Myth series, with a new protagonist and story.
When does Black Myth: Zhong Kui come out?
Game Science has not announced a release date or window. The latest look was a 15 minute work-in-progress gameplay video released on August 20, 2026.
What platforms will Zhong Kui be on?
PC and "mainstream console platforms", according to Game Science. Specific consoles have not been named.
Is Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox?
Yes. The Xbox Series X|S version launched on August 20, 2025, one year after the PS5 and PC release.
What is in the Wukong Deluxe Edition Upgrade?
It is a paid upgrade listed on Steam alongside a soundtrack. It is not a story expansion, and no story DLC has been released.