Black Myth: Wukong has made an explosive debut on Steam. It quickly secured its place as the second most-played game in the platform’s history, amassing over 2.1 million concurrent players within less than 24 hours since its release. This surge in popularity pushed it past games like Palworld and Counter-Strike 2, positioning it just behind the all-time leader, PUBG, which maintains a peak concurrent player count of 3.3 million. The success of Black Myth: Wukong not only stands out due to its impressive numbers but also due to its impact on the gaming community. Until now, the top three spots…
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