Black Myth: Wukong, the highly anticipated action RPG from Game Science, has received a substantial update as the developers continue refining the game post-launch. The August 29 patch focuses on rebalancing certain aspects of gameplay, particularly by addressing issues with difficult bosses and fixing persistent bugs that have affected the player experience.

Key boss adjustments and gameplay fixes

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One of the most significant changes in the update is the adjustment to Yaoguai King “Captain Wise-Voice”. This boss, which had been notoriously challenging for players, has had its stats slightly reduced to create a more balanced combat experience. This tweak is expected to ease the frustration that some players felt during this encounter while still maintaining the difficulty that fans of the genre expect.

Another critical fix addresses the Lesser Yaoguai “Lantern Warden” in the Pagoda Realm. Prior to the patch, these enemies could push players into walls, leaving them trapped and vulnerable. The update ensures that such incidents no longer occur, allowing for a fairer and more fluid combat experience.

Detailed list of changes

The August 29 patch of Black Myth: Wukong brings a comprehensive list of updates aimed at enhancing the overall stability and quality of the game. Below are the major changes included in this patch:

• Fixed an issue with FSR: Enabling FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) could cause crashes for some players, particularly during startup or the prologue. This has now been resolved.
• NVIDIA Full Ray Tracing issue: A crash problem in specific areas of the Webbed Hollow when NVIDIA Full Ray Tracing was enabled has been fixed.
• Hair stretching glitch: An issue where hair would stretch abnormally has been corrected, with optimized hair effects for Yaoguai King “Lingxuzi.”
• Enemy motion issues: Certain enemies getting stuck in motion under specific conditions have been fixed.
• Captain Wise-Voice nerf: The stats of Yaoguai King “Captain Wise-Voice” have been slightly reduced.
• Lantern Warden bug fix: The attack from Lesser Yaoguai “Lantern Warden” in Pagoda Realm could push players into walls, which has now been corrected.
• Combat stance issues: The Destined One getting stuck while performing “Whirling Thrusts in Thurst Stance” and becoming unresponsive has been fixed. Additionally, stance-switching problems in the sixth chapter have been addressed.
• Stats errors correction: Various stats errors encountered by the Destined One in specific situations have been rectified.
• Quest icon fix: The quest icon for Yaoguai Chief “Daoist Mi” would incorrectly remain on the Travel menu after the quest became unable to complete, which has now been fixed.
• Progress display correction: An issue where the progress display for collecting Portraits in Journals was incorrect has been resolved.
• Text and translation improvements: Numerous text errors in Chinese have been fixed, translations for Portraits and song lyrics have been added in several languages, and existing translations have been optimized.
• Subtitle layout improvement: The layout of subtitles in several languages has been improved.
• Loading screen tips optimization: Translations for loading screen tips have been optimized across multiple languages.

Known issues and temporary solutions

Despite the extensive fixes, Game Science has identified a new issue related to the Turkish language setting on both PS5 and PC versions of the game. When the system language is set to Turkish, players may experience crashes, especially during boss fights or even at the game’s startup.

As a temporary solution, Game Science recommends changing the console or Windows display language to English or another supported language until the issue is permanently resolved. The developers are actively working on a fix and have expressed their apologies for any inconvenience this may cause to players.

What to expect next in Black Myth: Wukong

The August 29 patch is a clear indication of Game Science’s effort to improve Black Myth: Wukong based on player feedback. As they continue to polish the game, players can expect further updates aimed at refining the gameplay experience. These updates will likely include additional balancing tweaks, bug fixes, and possibly new content as the developers strive to make Black Myth: Wukong a standout title in the action RPG genre.

For now, the latest patch offers a more refined and balanced adventure, ensuring that players can enjoy their journey through this reimagined tale of the Destined One without being hindered by technical issues or overly punishing encounters.