Black Myth Creators Accused of "Laziness and Lies" in Scathing Remarks

Game Science's explanation for Black Myth: Wukong's absence on Xbox Series S—the console's limited 8GB usable RAM—has sparked considerable player skepticism. The studio president, Yokar-Feng Ji, cited the difficulty of optimizing for such constrained hardware, requiring extensive expertise.

However, this explanation has been met with considerable doubt. Many players suspect an exclusive deal with Sony is the true reason, while others accuse the developers of insufficient effort, pointing to successful Series S ports of graphically demanding titles.

The timing of the announcement also raises questions. Gamers are questioning why the Series S limitations are only being highlighted now, years after the game's 2020 announcement and the Series S's release in the same year. The recent announcement of an Xbox release date at The Game Awards 2023 further fuels this skepticism.

Player comments highlight this disbelief:

• "This contradicts earlier reports. Game Science announced the Xbox release at TGA 2023 – surely they knew the Series S specs then?"
• "Lazy developers and a mediocre engine are the real culprits."
• "I find their explanation unconvincing."
• "Games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2 run flawlessly on Series S, proving the issue lies with the developers."
• "Just another excuse..."

The lack of a definitive answer regarding a Series X|S release further intensifies the ongoing debate surrounding Black Myth: Wukong's platform availability.