This morning, the Chinese game developer Game Science released the final gameplay trailer for their highly anticipated action RPG Dark Legend: Wukong. The video reveals the breathtaking world that players will soon be able to explore, as the game is set to launch in just twelve days.
Dark Legend: Wukong was first introduced to the public nearly four years ago in August 2020. It immediately captured the attention of gamers worldwide as a title to watch closely. Initially, the developers aimed for a 2023 release, but this timeline proved too ambitious. Consequently, Game Science postponed the launch to 2024. However, they showcased a playable demo at Gamescom 2023, offering gamers a tantalizing preview of what to expect.
The developers have now confirmed the release date as August 20 for PC and PlayStation 5. Initially, the game was also slated for simultaneous release on Xbox Series S and X, but this version has been delayed due to ongoing optimizations.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Dark Legend: Wukong will fully utilize NVIDIA’s RTX technology on PC, including advanced ray tracing and DLSS 3.5. According to NVIDIA:
“In Dark Legend: Wukong, full ray tracing enhances the realism and quality of lighting, reflections, and shadows. Water reflections mirror every surrounding detail, while caustics add depth by accurately rendering light refraction and reflection. Fully ray-traced Global Illumination ensures both indoor and outdoor lighting is pixel-perfect, darkening areas where light is blocked or unreachable and naturally illuminating the world through light bouncing. Working with the lighting system, contact hardening and softening allow fully ray-traced shadows to be cast everywhere, capturing the smallest shadows on leaves and stones, as well as those on complex structures, the main character, and the giant bosses players must defeat.”
PC gamers who purchase a GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics card, desktop, or laptop from participating retailers will receive a free Steam code.
Dark Legend: Wukong aspires to merge immersive storytelling with stunning visuals, offering a fresh take on the action RPG genre. Players will journey through a captivating world filled with the marvels and mysteries of ancient Chinese mythology, awe-inspiring landscapes, and a wide array of memorable characters inspired by the classic novel Journey to the West. The game features a precise and visually impressive staff-based melee combat system, allowing the Destined One to wield spells, transformations, and magical vessels as potent weapons against formidable foes. Players can freely combine spells, skills, weapons, and equipment to devise winning strategies that best fit their combat style.
This game promises an exhilarating experience for players who crave deep storytelling and dynamic gameplay, setting a new benchmark for action RPGs. Stay tuned for more updates as the launch date approaches, and prepare to dive into the mystical world of Dark Legend: Wukong.
By Andrej Kovacevic
Updated on 8th August 2024