Black Myth Zhong Kui Reveals Protagonist

Game Science has released a new gameplay trailer for Black Myth: Zhong Kui, revealing the game's protagonist and showcasing its combat system and gameplay mechanics. The trailer raises questions about the protagonist's identity and relationship to the Taoist deity Zhong Kui.

The protagonist in the trailer does not match the traditional appearance of Zhong Kui, who is usually depicted as a large man with a big beard and frightening eyes. Instead, the protagonist appears to be a young and handsome character with a top knot, who uses a one-handed blade and a gourd that can be filled with potions.

The gameplay trailer shows the protagonist summoning a dark-cloaked companion to help in battle, and features a range of enemies, including a large moth-like humanoid creature. The trailer also showcases the game's detailed animations, with blades bouncing off each other and clashing in extended parries.

Game Science has said that Black Myth Zhong Kui is still a work-in-progress, and the released footage may differ from the final game. The game is currently in development for PC and major consoles, and is the second game in Game Science's Black Myth series, following the highly praised Black Myth Wukong.

## What it means The release of the new gameplay trailer has raised questions about the protagonist's identity and relationship to Zhong Kui, and has given fans a glimpse into the game's combat system and gameplay mechanics. The game's focus on fighting non-boss enemies and its detailed animations are notable features, and the game's development is being closely watched by fans of the series.

## Background Black Myth Zhong Kui was revealed in a two-minute teaser trailer at Gamescom 2025, and was announced during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025. The game's developer, Game Science, has said that it hopes to preserve the elements that players loved about Black Myth Wukong, while tailoring the sequel to the new protagonist.

The game's release is highly anticipated, following the success of Black Myth Wukong, which was released in August 2024. Fans of the series are eagerly awaiting more information about the game, and the new gameplay trailer has provided a glimpse into what they can expect.