The gaming world is abuzz with speculation that Amazon Prime Gaming might offer Black Myth: Wukong for free to all Prime subscribers. While nothing has been confirmed, hints from Key Management Personnel at Amazon Prime Gaming have sparked excitement. If this were the case, it would significantly impact the market for gaming subscriptions, benefiting both players and Amazon’s ecosystem.
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG in development by Chinese indie studio Game Science, based on the classic 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. The game features the legendary character Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, and his superpowers. Players will take on the role of Wukong, possessing mythical powers and the ability to change shapes, fight fearsome beasts inspired by Chinese mythology.
The game’s visuals, created with Unreal Engine 5, have mesmerized everyone, with beautiful world-building, fluid combat, and fantasy and martial arts. With millions of views on the trailers, it has attracted immense hype among both casual and hardcore gamers. The game is slated to be released in 2024, though no date has been announced.
Several reasons explain why people are excited about this game:
1. Visual Fidelity: The game’s trailers present graphics so breathtaking, fluid animation, and lifelike environments. All these qualities have set a new standard for action RPGs.
2. Thrilling Combat System: It is the best combination of fast-paced martial arts combat with strategic gameplay. Players can use the famous staff of Wukong, transform into creatures, and use his mythical powers to defeat enemies.
3. Cultural Origins: This being the retelling of Journey to the West, this game does run very close to the hearts of Chinese mythology and folkloric fanatics-a style of story that people have never gotten to delve into in other parts of the world.
Rumors and speculation have left fans thinking “landmark” add-on hints by Amazon Prime Gaming heads to make a “landmark” addition to the free games lineup. This would be a landmark one as Black Myth: Wukong would make an excellent addition to Amazon’s Prime membership perks.
If Amazon does include Black Myth: Wukong, it would set a new benchmark for subscription services. Microsoft and Sony would have to sweat it out to add more big titles to their subscription services. This would also shift the perception of “free games,” as historically, free games have been presented as subscription-based services-the older titles or indie games. However, when presented with something new, like a new AAA title, the scenario would flip.
For Amazon, it would mean gaining its footing in the gaming business. Whether or not the above rumor holds some water, it does indeed speak of a shifting landscape of services within the gaming business that is coupled with a growing demand for value-based services.
Only time will tell whether Black Myth: Wukong finds its place in Prime Gaming’s free games list. Until then, the gaming community is eagerly waiting with bated breath for further news, hoping that all these rumors will turn true.