The Xbox release of Black Myth: Wukong has been delayed, leaving many fans curious about the reason. Initially, the game was scheduled to launch on Xbox alongside PC and PlayStation, but Game Science, the developer, stated that the delay was due to ongoing optimizations to meet their quality standards.
Microsoft later clarified that the delay is not due to any technical limitations with the Xbox Series X or Series S, addressing speculation about the Series S’s weaker hardware causing the delay. Instead, there are rumors that the delay may be linked to an exclusivity agreement with Sony. Microsoft has refrained from commenting on any potential deals between Game Science and Sony but emphasized that the delay isn’t tied to Xbox’s platform limitations.
This situation echoes previous cases like Baldur’s Gate 3, which faced delays on Xbox due to issues with achieving feature parity between the Series X and Series S. However, Microsoft’s recent statements about Black Myth: Wukong suggest that technical difficulties aren’t the reason this time, and speculation grows about a possible behind-the-scenes deal between Sony and Game Science. While no official confirmation has been provided, the delay has added fuel to ongoing discussions about the relationship between platform holders and timed exclusivity deals.
For now, Xbox fans await further updates on when the game might be available on their platform.
Image Credit : ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ , Game Science
