Black Myth: Wukong
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Core i5-8400
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 2060 6GB · Core i7-9700K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~33 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Release
- Aug 19, 2024
- Developer
- Game Science
- Publisher
- Game Science
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
MythologyAction RPGActionSouls-likeRPGCombatStory RichSingleplayerAction-AdventureDark Fantasy
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What you need for Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong needs about a Radeon RX 5600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6700 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-10100 |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Core i5-13600K |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-10100 |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Core i5-14400 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 | Core i3-10100 |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Black Myth: Wukong →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 40 | 28 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 74 | 52 | 31 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 143 | 100 | 60 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 186 | 130 | 78 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 215 | 129 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Black Myth: Wukong system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / INTEL Arc A750 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 6 GB | — |
| Storage | 130 GB | 130 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Notes | HDD Supported, SSD Recommended. The above specifications were tested with DLSS/FSR/XeSS enabled. | SSD Required. The above specifications were tested with DLSS/FSR/XeSS enabled. |
Source: Steam.
Black Myth: Wukong on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported graphics performance
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 high | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 medium | Below minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 high | Below minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Below minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Below minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 2
- Steam achievements
- 81
- Series
- Black Myth
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsGamepad RecommendedPlayable without Timed InputDualSense Controller SupportStereo SoundSurround SoundSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (15)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Turkish, Thai, Czech
Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Black Myth: Wukong — 30% Off Coming Soon2026-08-05
- "Black Myth: Wukong" 25% Off Sale Incoming2026-01-30
- Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.21.23831 Patch NotesPatch2026-01-14
- Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.20.22023 Patch NotesPatch2025-10-16
- "Black Myth: Wukong" – First-Ever Discount Incoming2025-06-06
- Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.16.18901 Patch NotesPatch2025-04-17
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Black Myth: Wukong run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Black Myth: Wukong's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1060 6GB). Our model still estimates ~49 fps at 1080p low (range 39–58, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Black Myth: Wukong run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates Black Myth: Wukong Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the high preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Black Myth: Wukong at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6700 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 5600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5070. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Black Myth: Wukong by brand.
Can I run Black Myth: Wukong on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~63 fps at 1080p low. Black Myth: Wukong on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Black Myth: Wukong need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Black Myth: Wukong. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 6 GB at minimum.
How much storage does Black Myth: Wukong take?
Black Myth: Wukong needs 130 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit.