Game Science Returns With ‘Black Myth: Zhong Kui’ With New Official Teaser

Summary

Game Science unveiled its new game, Black Myth: Zhong Kui
It’s the second entry in the Black Myth series
The game is a single-player action RPG for PC and consoles

Chinese video game developer Game Science, the studio behind the global sensation Black Myth: Wukong, has officially unveiled a new project: Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The announcement, made at Gamescom 2025, came with a new cinematic teaser trailer, which confirmed that the new game is the second entry in the studio’s burgeoning Black Myth series.

The teaser introduces the titular hero, Zhong Kui, a deity from Chinese folklore known as the “ghost-catching god.” While no official gameplay footage has been released, the trailer showcases Game Science’s signature penchant for high-fidelity graphics and cinematic storytelling. It also confirms that the game will be a single-player action RPG, much like its predecessor.

The decision to announce a new project just one year after the release of Wukong is a bold move by the studio. According to Game Science, the new project is an opportunity to experiment and explore new ideas while building on the foundation of the first game. The studio has confirmed that the new game is still in early development, but the trailer signals an exciting new chapter for the franchise. The game is slated to be released on PC and mainstream consoles.