Gamers charged Black Myth: Wukong's creators with \"laziness and lies\"

Game Science's explanation for Black Myth: Wukong's absence on Xbox Series S—the console's limited 8GB usable RAM—has sparked considerable player skepticism. The studio claims optimizing for this constraint is incredibly challenging, requiring extensive expertise.

However, this explanation has been met with doubt. Many believe a Sony exclusivity deal is the true reason, while others accuse the developers of insufficient effort, citing successful Series S ports of more demanding titles.

The timing of this revelation also raises questions. Knowing the Series S specifications since 2020, why did the issue only emerge after years of development? This is particularly perplexing given the Xbox release date announcement at TGA 2023.

Player reactions have been overwhelmingly negative, with comments echoing themes of developer laziness, inadequate graphics engine, and disbelief in the official explanation. Several gamers pointed to successful Series S ports of games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2 as evidence that the technical limitations are not insurmountable.

The lack of a definitive answer regarding a Series X|S release further fuels the ongoing debate and uncertainty surrounding Black Myth: Wukong's platform availability.