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Report: "Black Myth: Zhongkui" Trademark Unearthed Ahead of Gamescom 2025

Game Science's trademark filing of Black Myth: Zhongkui has been unearthed, with the developer teasing its presence at gamescom 2025.

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Gamescom, one of the year's most anticipated gaming events, is just hours away, and speculation is running high about what might be revealed. A recent trademark filing, however, might have given us a clue, and it's tied to the famous action title Black Myth: Wukong.

The developer, Game Science, has already confirmed its presence at the event, but what it plans to show is still a mystery. Previously, the studio mentioned that DLC for the game was in development, which remains a possibility.

"Black Myth Zhongkui" Unearthed

However, there's another interesting possibility. Back in 2020, Game Science registered several potential sequels for a Black Myth franchise. And now, a new trademark filed today mentions one of those titles, hinting that we may get more than just DLC. The title in question is "Black Myth: Zhongkui", with Zhong Kui being a prominent figure in Chinese mythology. He's often depicted as a stocky, bearded man who is known as a protector against evil spirits.

 

[ssringo]

Still waiting for that first sale to pick up Wukong. Fanatical and/or my bank dont like each other so I can't buy it there.

 

[Baemono]

They'll probably announce it tomorrow on the Monkey King's birthday

 

[LakeOf9]

With how meh the first game was (and how much of a sore loser the developer acted about it) can't say I am particularly interested.

 

[Rush2112]

Black myth ding dong

 

[Gonzito]

I am ready

 

[Kerotan]

Still waiting for that first sale to pick up Wukong. Fanatical and/or my bank dont like each other so I can't buy it there.

June the 18th it was on sale for $48 on ps5.

 

[Buggy Loop]

and how much of a sore loser the developer acted about it) can't say I am particularly interested.

What do you mean?

If you refer to the GOTY awards then you fell for failed translation drama. See my post

 

[Represent.]

Still making my way through the original. but bring it on.

 

[f~N_CH_1:3:3:3_SushiBoat]

With how meh the first game was (and how much of a sore loser the developer acted about it) can't say I am particularly interested.

 

[Hugare]

I'll buy whatever they make next

Wukong was incredible. The amount of content and presentation quality was just something else. And that was their first project.