Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-09-05 08:50Core Insights - Game Science is expanding its brand presence by opening a physical store for its merchandise in Hangzhou, which is adjacent to its development team location [1][4] - The company is actively recruiting for positions including store manager and staff, focusing on daily operations, inventory management, customer service, and cash handling [1] - The merchandise brand "BLACKMYTH" was launched earlier this year, with plans to develop it into a lifestyle brand for players, offering various products each quarter [4] Product Launch and Sales - The first batch of BLACKMYTH products is available on Tmall, JD.com, and select Miniso stores, with prices ranging from 19 to 499 yuan [5] - Notable products include collectible statues of characters from "Black Myth: Wukong," with one statue priced at 4280 yuan, and initial sales figures indicate strong demand [5] - The store has already sold over 500 units of the collectible statue on Tmall and 185 units on JD.com, with an expected shipping date in Q2 2026 [5] Collaborations and Market Performance - "Black Myth: Wukong" has engaged in multiple collaborations with brands, including Anker for power banks, Lenovo for laptops, and Chow Tai Fook for jewelry [6] - Since its global launch on August 20, 2022, "Black Myth: Wukong" has sold over 22 million copies on Steam, generating approximately $1.1 billion in revenue [6] - Game Science has announced a new project, "Black Myth: Zhong Kui," which is also a single-player action RPG, maintaining a buyout model similar to its predecessor [6]