Gamers charged Black Myth: Wukong's creators with \"laziness and lies\"

Game Science's explanation for Black Myth: Wukong's absence on Xbox Series S—the console's limited 8GB usable RAM—has been met with considerable player skepticism. The studio's president, Yokar-Feng Ji, cited the technical challenges of optimizing for such constrained hardware, requiring extensive expertise.

However, this justification has sparked a flurry of counterarguments. Many players suspect an exclusive deal with Sony is the true impediment, while others accuse Game Science of insufficient effort, pointing to successful Series S ports of graphically demanding titles.

The timing of the announcement is also under scrutiny. Gamers question why the Series S limitations, known since 2020 (the year of the console's launch and Black Myth: Wukong's initial announcement), are only now being raised, after years of development and a recent Xbox release date announcement at The Game Awards 2023.

Player comments highlight this disbelief:

• "This contradicts earlier reports. Game Science announced the Xbox release date at TGA 2023 – surely they knew the Series S specs then?"
• "Lazy developers and a mediocre engine."
• "I don't believe them."
• "Games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2 run perfectly on Series S, so the issue is with the developers."
• "Just another excuse."

The lack of a definitive answer regarding an Xbox Series X|S release further fuels the ongoing debate. The situation leaves many wondering about the actual reasons behind Black Myth: Wukong's platform exclusivity.