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.

Gamescom's Opening Night Live showcase closed with a brief but beautifully detailed glimpse at Black Myth: Zhong Kui.

Black Myth: Wukong studio Game Science has revealed it's working on the next game in the series. Black Myth: Zhong Kui will be an all-new follow-up, focused on the titular ghost-catching god who wanders between hell and earth. Like Wukong, it will be another single-player action-RPG rooted in Chinese folklore.