Officially confirmed
Game Science’s current FAQ identifies Black Myth: Zhong Kui as the second Black Myth title, but does not publish a release date or release window. It says the team will release it when the game is ready and cautions that this will not be quick. That is the current official status, not a prediction about a future year. [1]
Reliably reported
The official 15-minute upload identifies its footage as an early work-in-progress look, and Xinhua’s project report does not provide a release date. Approved Level B gameplay coverage likewise treats the material as an early look rather than a launch announcement. A presentable build can exist while the release schedule remains unannounced. [2] [3] [4]
What remains unknown
No current announcement gives:
- a release year, month or day;
- a public pre-order date;
- a final launch edition or regional schedule; or
- a final list of launch platforms and system requirements.
Those are separate questions from whether development has started. Not seeing a date yet does not point to a particular future date, and it should not be turned into a prediction.
How to check for a real update
When a date is announced, start with a first-party Game Science or official Black Myth announcement. Reliable reporting can provide context, but a rumor, community post or search snippet is not enough to call a date officially confirmed. We will update this guide when a new official announcement or reliable report provides a specific date. For the separate technical question, see Black Myth: Zhong Kui system requirements.