Game Science has revealed an intriguing in-engine video for its upcoming title, Black Myth: Zhong Kui, coinciding with the Chinese New Year and the approaching Year of the Horse. The six-minute clip, presented in the style of a cooking show, not only showcases culinary skills but also serves as a teaser for the next installment in the Black Myth series, following the highly anticipated Black Myth: Wukong, set to release in 2024.
The first game in the series garnered significant acclaim and multiple awards, although it notably missed out on the coveted Game of the Year category at The Game Awards. Building on this success, Black Myth: Zhong Kui promises to deliver an engaging single-player action RPG, rooted in Chinese folklore. This time, players will step into the shoes of Zhong Kui, a revered Taoist deity known as the Ghost King, who specializes in exorcism.
In the new teaser, the video begins with a chef preparing a dish, setting a whimsical tone. Viewers are treated to scenes of vegetable chopping, an animated fish, and interactions with various demons, including a playful encounter with a guardian and possibly Zhong Kui himself, though the details remain deliberately vague. The light-hearted nature of the cooking demonstration contrasts with the underlying themes of the game, hinting at a journey filled with ghostly adversaries and supernatural challenges.
The developers have labeled the video as “non-canon and for entertainment purposes only,” indicating its primary role as a showcase of the game’s graphics, atmosphere, and creative setting rather than a direct narrative reveal. It is important to note that while no release date for Black Myth: Zhong Kui has been announced, the teaser offers a glimpse into the game’s unique artistic style and thematic elements.
Fans previously caught a glimpse of the Ghost King in the reveal trailer released in August 2025, where he is depicted as a formidable figure riding a tiger. As anticipation builds for both Black Myth: Wukong and its successor, the gaming community remains eager for further updates from Game Science on this exciting new addition to the franchise.
