Black Myth: Zhong Kui Story & Lore
Explore the Black Myth: Zhong Kui story - how it connects to Black Myth: Wukong, the Chinese mythology of demon queller Zhong Kui, and series lore.
What Is the Story About?
Black Myth: Zhong Kui is the second entry in the Black Myth series and stars Zhong Kui, the legendary demon queller of Chinese folklore. This section covers confirmed story details, how the game relates to Black Myth: Wukong, and the mythology the game draws from.
Why dig into the story?
Series Connection Explained
Understand how Zhong Kui relates to Black Myth: Wukong and what it means for the series roadmap
Meet the Real Mythology
Learn the folk legend of Zhong Kui, the ghost-quelling judge, and the tales Game Science is adapting
Lore Before Launch
Piece together setting, timeline hints and narrative teases from trailers and interviews before release
Featured & Essential
Black Myth: Zhong Kui story
Explore the Black Myth: Zhong Kui story through Zhong Kui's origins, Tang Dynasty legends, demon-quelling role, symbols, and cultural traditions.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui mythology
Explore the Chinese mythology behind Black Myth: Zhong Kui, including Zhong Kui’s origin, demon-quelling role, symbols, and likely lore themes.
All Story & Lore
Black Myth: Zhong Kui based on
Discover what Black Myth: Zhong Kui is based on, including Zhong Kui folklore, Chinese mythology, and the tale of banishing evil.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui connected to wukong
Learn whether Black Myth: Zhong Kui is connected to Wukong, what the shared design language means, and which story details remain unconfirmed.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui dlc or new game
Is Black Myth: Zhong Kui a DLC project or a new game? Review the current status, evidence standards, and what fans should watch next.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui is a sequel
Learn why Black Myth: Zhong Kui is a sequel, how it follows Wukong, and what is confirmed about its setting, genre, platforms, and release.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui lore
Explore Black Myth: Zhong Kui lore, including Zhong Kui’s origins, demon-quelling legend, symbols, companions, and cultural roles.