Just a couple of months after its blockbuster launch, developer Game Science is rolling out a massive and much-needed performance update for its critically acclaimed action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong. The update, which began its gradual release on October 13, 2025, is aimed at squashing bugs and significantly improving performance across all platforms. But there’s a catch, especially for PlayStation 5 players: you’re going to need to clear some serious hard drive space.
The Good News: A Huge Performance Boost
This isn’t just a minor hotfix. The patch notes reveal a substantial overhaul of the game’s underlying systems to improve the experience for everyone. Here are the key highlights:
- For PC Players: The update adds support for AMD’s latest FSR 4.0 technology, offering better frame rates. It also ‘significantly’ improves the lighting quality when Global Illumination is set to low, making the game look better on a wider range of hardware. There’s also an improved ‘Compatible Mode’ to help players with older drivers or systems avoid crashes.
- For PS5 Players: The patch delivers faster loading speeds, improved texture clarity, and better CPU and rendering performance in numerous scenarios. Motion blur has also been tweaked to reduce the aliasing (jagged edges) that was noticeable during fast camera movements.
The Catch: A Mammoth 93.5GB Download on PS5
While the performance improvements are welcome, they come at a cost. Due to the ‘considerable number of underlying changes,’ the patch size on PlayStation 5 is a staggering 93.5 GB. Game Science explained that this is due to differences in how the PS5 handles file storage and updates. The process essentially rewrites a large portion of the game itself.
Because of this, the developer has advised that if you’re low on space, it might actually be easier to delete the entire game and redownload it from scratch rather than trying to install the patch on top of the existing installation.
A Warning for the Modding Community
The update also comes with an important warning for PC players who use mods. Game Science has stated that the patch may cause major compatibility issues with existing mods, potentially preventing the game from launching or causing errors during gameplay. They strongly recommend that all players uninstall any mods and verify the integrity of their game files before restarting the game after the update.
Your Questions About the Wukong Update (FAQs)
- When is the update available? It began rolling out gradually across all platforms on October 13, 2025.
- Why is the PS5 update so big? The 93.5 GB size is due to fundamental changes in the game’s code that require rewriting large parts of the game’s files on the console.
- What should I do if I don’t have enough space on my PS5? Game Science suggests either deleting other games to make space or deleting Black Myth: Wukong entirely and reinstalling the fully patched version.
- I use mods on PC. What should I do? You should uninstall all mods before applying the update to avoid compatibility issues and potential crashes.
- What are the biggest improvements? On PC, it’s the addition of AMD FSR 4.0 and better low-setting visuals. On PS5, it’s faster loading and improved rendering performance.
Conclusion
This massive update shows that Game Science is listening to player feedback and is committed to polishing Black Myth: Wukong into the best experience it can be. While the huge download size is inconvenient, the promise of a smoother, faster, and better-looking game is a worthy trade-off. It’s a great sign for the future of one of the year’s most talked-about games. So, clear out that hard drive and get ready to experience the journey to the west in a whole new light.