Black Myth has been controversial in some circles. Game Science's guidelines for content creators asked them to avoid discussing "feminist propaganda" and COVID. A report from IGN in 2023 documented the alleged sexist and misogynist commentary from the development team.

With an end-of-show announcement that caught us by surprise, Gamescom 2025 wrapped its first broadcast with the announcement of Black Myth: Zhong Kui, a game rich in Chinese mythology and lore that fo...