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—namely, the console's limited 8GB usable RAM—has been met with considerable player skepticism. The studio's president, Feng Ji, cited the technical challenges of optimizing for such constrained resources, requiring extensive expertise.

However, this explanation has sparked controversy. Many gamers suspect an exclusive deal with Sony as the true reason, while others accuse the developers of insufficient effort, pointing to successful Series S ports of graphically demanding titles.

The timing of this revelation is also questioned. If Game Science was aware of the Series S specifications in 2020 (the year of its announcement and the console's launch), why is this issue only arising now, after years of development?

Player reactions 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 are the likely culprits."
• "I find their explanation unconvincing."
• "Games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2 run flawlessly on Series S, proving it's not an insurmountable technical hurdle."
• "Just another excuse..."

The question of Black Myth: Wukong's release on Xbox Series X|S remains unanswered. Game Science has yet to provide a definitive confirmation.