Many of the greatest stories ever told in media are based, whether entirely or loosely, on classic novels of the past. Black Myth: Wukong is no different, taking massive inspiration from classic Chinese literature and folklore, telling the tale of Tang Sanzang and the characters who followed him. So, what is Black Myth: Wukong based on? Continue reading to learn more about its lore and story.
Black Myth Wukong’s Story and the Journey to the West
The story in Black Myth: Wukong is based on the 16th-century classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West“, written during the Ming Dynasty and attributed to Chinese novelist Wu Cheng’en. The story details the adventures of Buddhist monk Tang Sanzang and his adventures to India to obtain the sacred Buddhist texts known as sutras, with a mix of imagination, folklore, and Chinese mythology.
