August 26th 2024.
Black Myth: Wukong, the highly popular Chinese-developed game rooted in ancient Chinese mythology, has taken the gaming world by storm. Its recent release on PlayStation 5 and PC has been met with overwhelming success, leading to a spike in sales for the PS5 in China and breaking records on Steam. However, Xbox players are still eagerly waiting for its release on their consoles.
According to insider reports, the Xbox Series X/S version of Black Myth: Wukong is facing technical issues that have caused a delay in its launch. Developer Game Science has stated that the game needs to be optimized to meet their quality standards, but a recent leak from eXtas1s, who has previously leaked the white digital Xbox Series X, reveals a more specific reason for the delay.
It seems that the Xbox port has been indefinitely delayed due to a technical issue known as a "memory leak". This occurs when software fails to release unused memory, leading to major crashes and performance issues. As a result, the game has not passed Xbox's strict bug detection tests.
eXtas1s, who spoke to sources at Gamescom, has also revealed that the studio plans to set a release date for the Xbox version once the issue is resolved. While the exact timeline is still unknown, the port is said to be close to completion, with the exception of this specific error.
In a follow-up post on Twitter, eXtas1s clarified that the Xbox port has already failed the bug detection tests twice, which is why there is no release date in sight. It is likely that these failed tests are related to the Xbox Series S version, as the console has certain limitations. This was also the case for Baldur's Gate 3, which was delayed on Xbox due to technical difficulties in running the split-screen feature.
Microsoft's policy requires that all games on Xbox Series X and S have the same features, meaning that the game cannot be released until both versions are fully functional and playable. This, along with poor console sales, has contributed to a decline in publisher support for Xbox in recent years, making it challenging to bring modern and demanding games to the system.
Despite the setback, Black Myth: Wukong's massive success on other platforms is a testament to its quality and appeal. It has even caught the attention of Microsoft, who is surely regretting the delay of its release on the Xbox. Fans can only hope that the issue will be resolved soon, and they can join in on the mythological adventure on their preferred console.
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