Gamers charged Black Myth: Wukong's creators with \"laziness and lies\"

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

However, this justification has sparked considerable debate. Many gamers suspect a Sony exclusivity deal is the true culprit, 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. The Series S specifications were public knowledge in 2020, when Black Myth: Wukong was initially revealed. Why, then, is this hardware limitation only being raised now, years into development and after a recent Xbox release date announcement at The Game Awards 2023?

Player reactions highlight this disbelief: Many cite successful Series S ports of games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2 as evidence contradicting Game Science's claims. Comments range from accusations of laziness and subpar engine choice to outright dismissal of the explanation as a fabrication.

The question of Black Myth: Wukong's release on Xbox Series X|S remains unanswered. The developers have yet to provide a definitive confirmation or denial.