冯骥的“黑神话”：从悟空的出走，到钟馗的归来

Core Insights - The journey of game development can lead to feelings of emptiness after achieving a long-awaited goal, as expressed by the founder of Game Science, Feng Ji, after the release of "Black Myth: Wukong" [1][2] - The unexpected announcement of a new project, "Black Myth: Zhong Kui," signifies a return to the core brand promise of the "Black Myth" universe, rather than just focusing on the character Wukong [2][10] Company Background - Game Science was founded in 2014 by Feng Ji and Yang Qi after leaving a large gaming company, aiming to create a more idealistic and ambitious gaming experience [4][6] - The company initially found success with two online games, which provided the financial backing to pursue their dream project, "Black Myth: Wukong," starting in 2018 [6][8] Project Development - The development of "Black Myth: Wukong" was marked by significant challenges, including technical and talent acquisition hurdles, which were addressed by releasing a groundbreaking gameplay demonstration in August 2020 [6][8] - The release date for "Black Myth: Wukong" is set for August 20, 2024, marking a significant milestone in Chinese gaming history [8] Brand Evolution - The "Black Myth" brand is intended to be a broader universe, with Wukong as the first hero, and aims to explore complex narratives rather than being limited to a single character [10][11] - The new project "Black Myth: Zhong Kui" is expected to shift the narrative focus from grand mythological themes to more localized folklore, indicating a strategic evolution in storytelling [14]