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- "Black Myth: Wukong" hit 2.3 million concurrent players on Steam in just two days.
- The game, based on "Journey to the West," faced backlash for censoring streamers' content.
- Despite the controversy, it sold 4.5 million copies and is China's first major video game success.
"Black Myth: Wukong" is smashing online records for concurrent players.
Similar to the 2021 game of the year "God of War," "Black Myth: Wukong" is a modern retelling of an ancient myth.