Game Science's explanation for Black Myth: Wukong's absence on Xbox Series S – citing the console's limited 8GB usable RAM – has sparked considerable player skepticism. The studio president, Yokar-Feng Ji, highlighted the difficulty of optimization for such constrained hardware, requiring extensive expertise.
However, this justification has been met with widespread doubt. Many gamers suspect an exclusive deal with Sony is the true reason behind the Series S omission, while others accuse the developers of insufficient effort, pointing to successful Series S ports of graphically demanding titles.
The timing of this revelation also raises questions. Players are questioning why, given knowledge of the Series S specifications since 2020, this optimization issue only emerged after years of development, especially considering the game's Xbox release date announcement at TGA 2023.
Representative player comments reflect this skepticism:
- "This contradicts earlier reports. Game Science announced the Xbox release date in December 2023 – surely they knew the Series S specs then?"
- "Lazy developers and a mediocre engine – that's the real story."
- "I find their explanation unconvincing."
- "Games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2 run perfectly on Series S, so the problem lies with the developers."
- "It's simply a case of developer laziness. More demanding games run flawlessly on the console."
- "Another excuse..."
The question of Black Myth: Wukong's release on Xbox Series X|S remains unanswered. Game Science has yet to provide a definitive confirmation.
