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Game Science Returns With Black Myth: Zhong Kui Short
Following the global success of Black Myth: Wukong, attention has naturally turned to what developer Game Science is doing next. That answer arrived with the confirmation of Black Myth: Zhong Kui, a new action RPG inspired by the legendary demon subjugator from Chinese folklore.
To mark the approach of Lunar New Year, the studio released a new cinematic short tied to the project. As with the studio’s previous holiday films, this latest piece is less about concrete reveals and more about reinforcing tone, atmosphere, and thematic intent.
Rather than a traditional teaser, Game Science continues to treat Lunar New Year releases as cultural moments, using symbolism and visual storytelling to keep the project top of mind without overexposing it.
A More Subtle and Symbolic Cinematic
Unlike earlier Wukong Lunar New Year trailers, which often included clearer references to enemies, zodiac themes, or implied gameplay elements, the Black Myth: Zhong Kui short takes a far more restrained approach.
The film centres on a domestic cooking scene in which a woman prepares a meal with calm precision. As the scene unfolds, it becomes clear that she is not alone. Demons quietly assist with the preparation, blending into the environment as if their presence is entirely normal.
The most unsettling detail arrives when some of these demons contribute parts of themselves as ingredients. The act is presented without shock or explanation, reinforcing the film’s unsettling tone rather than spelling out its meaning.
A Feast Without Context or Answers
Once the meal is complete, it is served to a mysterious, restrained figure who appears to have been captured. The sequence is rendered with exceptional animation quality, but deliberately avoids narrative clarity.
Game Science has confirmed that the cinematic is non-canon and created specifically to celebrate Lunar New Year, which falls under the Year of the Fire Horse. Beyond that, the studio has offered no further explanation, leaving interpretation entirely to the audience. At least the in-engine footage looks even better than before.
This approach aligns closely with how Game Science handled its Wukong holiday shorts, which often functioned as thematic explorations rather than direct story teases.
Release Window Still Unannounced
At the time of writing, Black Myth: Zhong Kui does not have a confirmed release window. The game remains in development for PC and mainstream consoles, with no further details on gameplay or structure shared publicly.
For now, the Lunar New Year cinematic serves as a reminder that Game Science is continuing its myth-driven direction, favouring mood and restraint over early disclosure, and keeping anticipation firmly intact.
