Chinese Mythology Suggests Black Myth Sequel Will be a Spell Heavy Game After Wukong’s Martial Arts Has us Obsessed

Black Myth: Wukong is what everyone’s talking about right now and Game Science reportedly has plans for a sequel titled Black Myth Jiang Ziya. Black Myth: Wukong‘s recent success has catapulted sales and set the stage for even more games rooted in Chinese literature.

The game is also reportedly set to receive at least one DLC before a sequel so fans have a lot to look forward to. According to a theory, Black Myth: Jiang Ziya will draw inspiration from a different piece of Chinese literature and could feature spell-centric, RPG-style gameplay similar to that of Baldur’s Gate 3.

Black Myth: Wukong’s Sequel Might Be Nothing Like It

According to recent speculation, if we just look at the name of the reported sequel, we can get a few hints about the next game. Black Myth: Jiang Ziya is likely to be based on the legendary figure Jiang Ziya, a military strategist who played a key role in the downfall of the Shang Dynasty.

A little speculations and background about future Black Myth games
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While Black Myth: Wukong took inspiration from the Chinese novel Journey to The West, Black Myth: Jiang Ziya will most likely take from the ancient Chinese novel The Investiture of the Gods.

Much like Journey to The West, The Investiture of the Gods also features deities, demons, and epic battles. But compared to Wukong’s journey, which was rooted in martial arts and physical combat, Jiang Ziya’s story is one of intellect and strategy.

This fundamental difference in style and themes between the two could suggest that Black Myth: Jiang Ziya will have a completely different gameplay style. This is also likely because of Jiang Ziya’s role in The Investiture of the Gods.

Jiang Ziya’s character is connected to the mystical and the divine. So the game could feature summoning allies, casting spells, and even party-based strategic gameplay like Baldur’s Gate or Dragon Age.

Black Myth Jiang Ziya Could Be A Vastly Different, But Familiar Experience

Black Myth: Wukong‘s success has only proved that Chinese literature and mythology have the potential for global appeal. That is if they are presented in an accessible and high-quality format. It’s not hard to see that the game has global appeal if you look at its sales and launch reception.

Rumor: Game Science aims to launch 2 DLC’s for BM:W before the release of their next game, Black Myth: Jiang Ziya. The game was meant to have 13 chapters, but they released only 6 longer chapters because of the budget.
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But aside from Jiang Ziya, Game Science has also trademarked “Black Myth: Zhong Kui.” This means we could see a third entry into what would be a trilogy, if not more. Zhong Kui is another different mythological figure and could also change the gameplay completely.

The different reported titles for the sequels of Black Myth: Wukong mean that the series could go through a variety of Chinese literature and mythological texts.

This could suggest that the Black Myth series could become an anthology of sorts. Each game would explore different facets of Chinese folklore with distinct gameplay and style that changes with every title.

What do you think of these possible sequels to the recent hit game? Let us know in the comments!