It’s not every day we see games gaining the traffic they predict. Well, after a string of disappointments, a game is here to change the narrative. We are talking about none other than Black Myth: Wukong, an ARPG that became the most wish-listed game on Steam and has now proceeded to become the first on it on the concurrent players list.
Black Myth: Wukong Breaks Steam Record
As of writing this article, Black Myth: Wukong has a whopping 1,437,241 concurrent players. This is not only the game’s all-time peak, but also ranks it among the top four in Steam's history. With this player count, Black Myth has surpassed the all-time peak records of Lost Ark (1,325,305), Dota 2 (1,295,114), Cyberpunk 2077 (1,054,388), and even Elden Ring (953,426).
This achievement is remarkable for a game that has been available for less than a day! Especially when it follows the style of Elden Ring, it’s great to see Black Myth outperforming its inspiration by such a margin. To reach the top of the list, currently held by PUBG with a player count of 3,257,248, it only needs a few more million players.
However, this isn't the first time a game has launched to phenomenal numbers. Games like Palworld have also set records in 2024, but they experienced a decline in concurrent users shortly after. While Black Myth: Wukong is in a different genre and game style, it’s essential not to be surprised if the player count starts to decline over time.
For the moment, it's a huge accomplishment for the game to live up to its promises and deliver on expectations. Have you answered to Wukong’s command yet? Tell us in the comments below.
What You Will Learn
- Black Myth: Wukong achieved over 1.4 million concurrent players shortly after launch.
- The game surpassed the all-time peak records of several major titles on Steam.
- Despite initial success, player counts may decline over time, a common trend in gaming.
- The game's success is a significant achievement, highlighting its potential in the ARPG genre.
