Pak China Monitoring Desk
ISLAMABAD: Released worldwide on Tuesday, the sensational video game “Black Myth: Wukong” swiftly shattered the record for concurrent players on a video game platform and captivated players globally with over 4.5 million copies sold. Here’s why it goes viral. #BlackMythWukong
The highly anticipated video game was inspired by the ancient Chinese tale “Journey to the West.”
It is China’s first AAA game and has immediately broken Steam’s concurrent players’ record for a single-player title. It makes young people more interested in Chinese culture. While some are amazed by its breathtaking visuals and immersive gaming experience, others are stunned by its rich mythology and culture.
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Many scenes are inspired by real Chinese environments and the story is deeply rooted in Chinese traditional culture. By incorporating Chinese culture into the game, it allows more people to learn about it, in a way that interests them.
A scholar says the reason why it goes viral is because it transforms a classic Chinese story into one that can be shared and understood by people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Wu Weihua, Scholar of game culture studies, at the Communication University of China, shared that,” We emphasize respecting culture and history celebrating Chinese culture. “Black Myth: Wukong” has taken something distinctly Chinese culture and made it universal, transforming a classic story into something modern.”
” By presenting the narratives and characters in a contemporary way, the game resonates deeply with young people, earning their recognition and appreciation, he concluded.
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