Zhong Kui
✨ New Black Myth Series

Black Myth: Zhong Kui

Following Black Myth: Wukong, this AAA-scale single-player action RPG delves into Chinese mythology through the demon-queller Zhong Kui.

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✨ Origin

Who is Zhong Kui

From Tang Xuanzong’s dream to Shen Kuo’s Mengxi Bitan and Wu Daozi’s portrait—how Zhong Kui entered the record and became a household warding image.

Emperor's Vision

Legendary Origins & Imperial Commission

Born from Emperor Xuanzong's divine dream where the great ghost Zhong Kui devoured a smaller demon, declaring himself a failed military scholar who vowed to "eliminate all evil spirits under heaven." Upon awakening, the Emperor commissioned court artist Wu Daozi to paint Zhong Kui's image from the dream and distributed it throughout the empire.
Historical Record

Documentation & Scholarly Validation

Documented in Shen Kuo's "Dream Pool Essays" during the Northern Song Dynasty, providing scholarly validation and cultural legitimacy to the legend.
Cultural Symbol

Guardian & Protector

Folk traditions arose in which households posted images of Zhong Kui to ward off evil spirits and invite good fortune. He symbolizes discerning good from evil and restoring cosmic order, standing as the champion against injustice.
✨ Official Gameplay

Black Myth: Zhong Kui Gameplay

Experience Black Myth: Zhong Kui through official Game Science trailers, gameplay analysis, and combat tutorials. Discover how traditional Chinese mythology translates into cutting-edge action RPG mechanics.

Official Content
Zhong Kui Official Trailer
世上何尝有鬼？妖魔皆从心生。
Are there truly ghosts in this world? All demons spring from the heart within.
台下魑魅台上仙，好煞两副面！
Below the stage lurk monsters, above stand immortals - what contrasting faces!
门内一滩子糊涂账，门外哪个喊青天？
Inside the gates, chaos reigns in muddled accounts; outside, who cries for justice?
日月朝暮空空悬，凭谁掌那生死权。
Sun and moon hang empty in dawn and dusk - who holds the power of life and death?
不顺人情不合道，不争功名不趋炎。
Neither bending to human desires nor following the common way, seeking no fame nor favor.
提剑也，提剑也，
Raise the sword! Raise the sword!
要把这清浊辨！
To distinguish between the pure and the corrupt!
✨ King of Ghosts

Legendary Tales of Zhong Kui

From mortal scholar to divine protector - discover the complete saga of the demon-queller who became China's most beloved guardian deity

Legendary Tale
Zhong Kui's legends took shape in the Song–Yuan era and crystallized in Ming–Qing theater. A popular arc centers on gratitude and promise-keeping: wronged at the examinations and dead by indignation, Zhong Kui is appointed in the netherworld as General Who Quells Demons. On New Year's Eve he escorts his sister's wedding ("Zhong Kui Marries Off His Sister") and gifts a demon-slaying sword as a sign of household protection—using ghosts to mirror human virtues and vices.
Cultural Artwork
Zhong Kui Marries Off His Sister - Traditional Chinese painting depicting the legendary wedding ceremony

The Demon Queller Zhong Kui Giving His Sister Away in Marriage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

✨ Visual Experience

Media Gallery

Immerse yourself in the world of Zhong Kui through stunning visuals and multimedia content

Black Myth Zhong Kui demon encounters concept art - Supernatural creatures and monsters from Chinese folklore mythology

Demon Encounters Concept Art

Black Myth Zhong Kui supernatural beings character design - Mythical creatures and spirits from Chinese legends

Supernatural Beings Design

Traditional Zhong Kui portrait artwork - Classical Chinese demon-queller deity in traditional Tang Dynasty style painting

Traditional Zhong Kui Portrait

Classical Zhong Kui demon-queller artwork - Ancient Chinese painting depicting the ghost-hunting guardian deity

Classical Demon-Queller Artwork

Zhong Kui heroic guardian depiction - Powerful demon-queller protector in fierce battle stance from Game Science

Heroic Guardian Depiction

Zhong Kui sister wedding legend artwork - Traditional Chinese folklore tale of demon-queller escorting his sister's marriage

The Legend of Sister's Wedding

✨ News & Announcements

Official Updates

Stay informed with the latest milestones and official announcements from Game Science

Official Statement

Gamescom 2025 Reveal

Black Myth: Zhong Kui officially announced at Gamescom opening night with stunning debut trailer.

Read More →August 20, 2025
Media Coverage

Development Philosophy

Game Science explains their choice of Zhong Kui to explore new gaming experiences beyond Journey to the West.

Read More →August 21, 2025
Official Statement

Pre-Production Phase

Early development underway with character design, world-building, and technical foundation being established.

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✨ Help

FAQ

Quick answers on origin vs. legends, trailer status, and future guides/walkthroughs.

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Discover the heroic legend of this guardian of justice and experience the exciting game world.

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