As the highly anticipated The Game Awards, set for December 13, 2024, approaches, some organizations are hosting their events early to avoid getting overshadowed. In one recent event held in Thailand, the title of the year’s best game was awarded. Here are the details…

An Asian Winner from the Far East: Black Myth Wukong

As the most-played single-player title on Steam, *Black Myth: Wukong* has added another milestone to its achievements. The Chinese-made action RPG scored a significant victory at the Thailand Game Awards 2024, winning a total of four major awards, including Game of the Year.

Developed by Science Games on Unreal Engine 5, *Black Myth: Wukong* is considered a masterpiece, despite its six-year development and relatively limited budget. The game has garnered attention for its boss battles, which are comparable to those seen in FromSoftware titles.

Though the game received a 95% positive rating on Steam, some critiques noted its linear gameplay and lack of combat variety. Despite this, *Black Myth: Wukong* appears to have firmly won over its audience.

Awards won by Black Myth: Wukong at the Thailand Game Awards 2024:

• Game of the Year
• Best Action Game
• Best Game Direction
• Best PC/Console Game

Other notable winners of the event:

• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (Best RPG)
• The Land Beneath Us (Best Thai Game)
• FC24 (Best Sports Game)
• Zenless Zone Zero (Best Mobile Game)

This achievement might set a strong precedent for the upcoming The Game Awards in December. Though its success in Thailand is significant, it remains to be seen if *Black Myth: Wukong* can clinch Game of the Year without any regional bias in favor.