Black Myth: Wukong’s release on August 20 prompted a Chinese company to give everyone the day off to “study” the game, with two interesting prerequisites.
Xbox was excluded from the deal, likely as a result of its being delayed on Microsoft’s platform until an indeterminate date.
Signed and stamped by “Chengdu Science and Technology”, the letter suggests that the intention for “study” isn’t code for ‘take the day to play video games for leisure’ but for genuine work purposes.
Humorously, any department members granted leave to play the ARPG were “requested to keep their phones open,” as “Mr. Lei may not be able to get through [the game] and may need assistance.” Furthermore, coffee and “Deluxe Editions” of Black Myth would be distributed free to all participants.
“The company extends its heartfelt greetings to the employees who work hard in various departments and positions. I wish you all have fun!” The message concluded.
Black Myth: Wukongshattered Steam recordson launch, recording thesecond-highest concurrent player count everon Valve’s platform, second only to PUBG.
Based on Chinese novel Journey to the West, Black Myth is one of countless other adaptations inspired by the 16th-century book. Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball famously owes many of its characters and concepts to the renowned work of fiction. The manga’s central character, Son Goku, is the Japanese translation of Sun Wukong.
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