With graphics settings maxed out, Black Myth: Wukong players frequently run into stuttering, lag and even crashes, despite using a top-tier RTX 4090 graphics card.
With support for NVIDIA's DLSS and AMD's FSR upscaling technologies, plus ray tracing for more detailed shadows, it is no surprise that Black Myth: Wukong has become one of the most hardware-hungry games around.
According to the developer, playing this Sun Wukong game at minimum settings requires a GTX 1060 graphics card. At the highest graphics settings, meanwhile, the game calls for a top-end RTX 4080 Super.
According to testing by TweakTown, even with an RTX 4090 - one of the most powerful components available today - gamers still cannot reach 100 frames per second (FPS) at the highest visual settings. To enjoy smooth frame rates above 100 FPS, players have to turn off ray tracing.
According to Dexerto, systems with an RTX 4070 or older graphics card also struggle to run the game smoothly, even with settings dialed down to the minimum. In one review, an IGN reporter said that despite using an RTX 4090, gameplay was still frequently interrupted during intense battles.
Hardware optimization issues aside, Black Myth: Wukong has received plenty of praise from critics who got early access to the game. Many have applauded Sun Wukong's rich combat system. In particular, alongside powerful attacks, players can use a variety of exciting spells throughout the game, recalling the Monkey King's magical powers as they have been vividly brought to life on screen.
Frame drops aside, Black Myth: Wukong's graphics make it one of the most anticipated releases of the year. IGN called it one of the most beautiful games ever made. Every environment is packed with detail, from broken bits of bark in the forest to snow that shifts in real time as Sun Wukong moves and drags his staff.
Based on Journey to the West, a famous work of Chinese literature, Black Myth: Wukong is developed by the newly founded studio Game Science and is expected to become one of the leading names among AAA blockbuster games in China. The game is scheduled to officially launch on August 20 on consoles and PC.
Source: Znews
