How to Download and Install Black Myth Wukong on Your PC

Black Myth: Wukong is a popular action role game developed from the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West, which was released yesterday for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. While the Xbox Series will be expected later. The game has the following editions:

Digital Standard Edition: 

• Included: Base Game
• Price: $59.99/ ¥268
• Retailer: Steam, Epic Game Store, PlayStation Store, WeGame (China)

Digital Deluxe Edition

• Included: Base Game, Bonus Equipment
• Price: $69.99 / ¥328
• Retailer: Steam, Epic Game Store, PlayStation Store, WeGame (China)

Physical Deluxe Edition: 

• Included: Base Game, Bonus Equipment, Selected Digital Soundtrack, Steel Case, Physical Accessories, Stamps, Postcard, Warranty Certificate, Constricting Headband Headpiece, Chaos at the Peach Banquet Print 
• Price: $169.99
• Retailer: BuyWukong Site

Collector's Edition: 

• Included: Base Game, Bonus Equipment, Selected Digital Soundtrack, Steel Case, Physical Accessories, Stamps, Postcard, Warranty Certificate, Sun Wukong Figurine, Teaching of the Heart Sutra Print
• Price: $399.99
• Retailer: BuyWukong Site

This article is meant to guide gamers through the installation of Black Myth: Wukong on their PCs in detail.

How to Install Black Myth: Wukong on Your PC/Laptop

Check if you meet the Black Myth: Wukong system requirements before you install it.

• System requirements: 64-bit CPU
• OS: Windows 10 or later
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8400/AMD 5 1600 (minimum); i7-9700/AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (recommended)
• RAM: 16 GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)/AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) (minimum); GTX 2060/RX 5700XT/INTEL Arc A750 (recommended)
• DirectX: Version 11 (minimum), Version 12 (recommended)
• Storage: 130GB available space

Step 1. Download Steam on your computer.

Search Black Myth: Wukong in your browser, and you'll see the game on Steam. Click on it and install Steam at the top. Finish the setup and launch it.

Step 2. Buy and install Black Myth: Wukong.

Click Black Myth: Wukong on the Steam home page and add the desired version to the cart.

View the cart and click "Continue to payment."

Select the payment method and continue. Enter your payment information and buy the game.

Step 3. Find Black Myth: Wukong under the Library tab and press the install button.

Fix Black Myth: Wukong Won't Open/Launch on the Computer

If you cannot launch your game or Black Myth: Wukong crashes, you can try and follow these steps:

Step 1. Restart your computer.

Step 2. Click the game and select the compatibility mode.

Step 3. Set the Windows power plan to "Power Saver" before starting the shade compilation, and switch it back to Balanced or High Performance once the process is complete.

Type hardware and sound in the Windows search box to open the control panel.

Step 4. Update system BIOS. Go to your system manufacturer website and choose the model number. Select the computer, operating system, and find the BIOS. Then download it.

Step 5. Verify your game files. Right-click your game and choose "Properties…" > "Installed Files" > "Verify integrity of game files."

Step 6. Install the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility tool and reduce the CPU core ratio to 54/53/52.

Step 7. Allow the game exe to run on your antivirus program if you are using a third-party antivirus.

Open settings > "Privacy & security" > "Windows Security" > "Virus & threat protection" > "Manage ransomware protection" > "Allow an app through Controlled folder access" > "Add an allowed app," then browse the installation folder and find the game exe and binaries folder. Now, go to Windows Defender Firewall and allow an app through Windows Firewall. Change settings and select the BlackMythWukong exe and binaries exe.

Step 8. Perform a clean installation of your graphics drive. Or roll back it.

Step 9. Run your game on a dedicated graphics card for both b1 exe and binaries exe.

Step 10. Unplug all external devices, disconnect multiple monitors and disable overlays, close all overclocking apps, and remove any undervolt.

Step 11. Install Visual C++ files.

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Step 12. Update your Windows system.

Step 13. Increase Virtual Memory: go to Advanced system settings. Set Initial Size to 1.5x your total RAM. Set Maximum Size to 3x your total RAM.

Step 14. Uninstall the game, delete the game folder from the installation directory, restart your PC, and reinstall the game on the C drive. If it's already installed on the C drive, install it on another SSD.

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Wrapping up

This article details how to download and install the Black Myth: Wukong game on your PC using Steam and lists the fixes for it not opening on the computer.

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Install Black Wukong on PC FAQ

1. What is the game based on the monkey king?

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG deeply rooted in Chinese mythology and inspired by Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.

2. Is Monkey King real or fake?

The Monkey King is a fictional character from Chinese mythology and literature, specifically from the novel Journey to the West.

3. Is Wukong a god?

Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, is a Taoist and Buddhist deity, as well as a character in the classical Chinese epic Journey to the West.