Black Myth: Zhong Kui Tops Bilibili Charts Minutes After Release

On August 20, Game Science’s latest action RPG, Black Myth: Zhong Kui, officially launched on Bilibili. Within just a few minutes, the game skyrocketed to Top 1 on the platform’s trending charts, highlighting the high anticipation and excitement among players for this new Chinese mythology-themed title.

Launch Hype: A New Benchmark for Domestic Games

From its teaser trailers to the release day showcase, Black Myth: Zhong Kui has captured massive attention. Players flooded the comment sections praising Zhong Kui’s character design, fluid combat, and the game’s impressive environments. Bilibili’s trending data shows that this interest isn’t limited to hardcore fans—the title immediately drew the attention of casual viewers as well, proving the game’s broad appeal.

images are sourced from the official Game Science website.

In the game’s illustrations, players get a glimpse of its world, from Zhong Kui riding a fierce tiger to the eerie underworld, each image capturing the dark, myth-inspired vibe of the game.

Players are instantly pulled into the world of Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The game packs in tons of concept art and illustrations, showing off epic environments, detailed characters, and dynamic creatures in stunning detail.

images are sourced from the official Game Science website.

What stands out is that these visuals aren’t just for show—they hint at the game’s narrative depth and world-building ambition. The careful design of environments and characters gives players a sense of the exploration, combat intensity, and story complexity they can expect. Compared with many action RPGs that rely primarily on flashy CG for impact, Black Myth: Zhong Kui emphasizes the integration of art and gameplay, a strategy that echoes the acclaim received by Black Myth: Wukong among both domestic and international audiences.

From an industry perspective, this investment in art and cultural authenticity reflects a broader trend in high-quality domestic action RPGs. Unlike many titles that prioritize spectacle over substance, Black Myth: Zhong Kui combines visual grandeur with cultural depth, demonstrating the growing global competitiveness of Chinese game development. Even based solely on the official artwork, players can sense the ambition behind the project, generating anticipation and strong engagement ahead of the game’s full release.

images are sourced from the official Game Science website.

From the official website, I learned that Game Science deliberately chose August 20 as the game’s release date to align with their internal development schedule and overall launch calendar, maximizing exposure. This timing not only captures the attention of returning summer players but also avoids clashing with other major titles in the fall. Such precise release planning is relatively rare in Chinese RPGs and reflects Game Science’s ambition to elevate the series beyond a single hit.

Black Myth: Zhong Kui has already proven its appeal, topping charts within minutes and generating intense discussion among fans. Its combination of fluid combat, stunning visuals, and rich cultural storytelling positions it as more than just a game—it’s a statement of ambition for Chinese action RPGs.

If Game Science maintains the same level of quality and narrative depth throughout the release, Zhong Kui could set a new benchmark for domestic games and demonstrate that Chinese studios can produce world-class RPG experiences that resonate both at home and abroad.