Black Myth: Wukong is finally arriving on Xbox on August 20, bringing a fresh set of achievements for players to tackle. After a long wait following its PlayStation console timed exclusivity, Xbox gamers can now prepare to earn a total of 81 achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore.
The achievement descriptions are cryptic, more like riddles than straightforward tasks. It’s a bit of a tease; some will become clear as you play, others might have you scratching your head. Why make it so mysterious? Maybe they want you to figure things out the hard way, or keep the fun alive for a while.
Here’s a glimpse at some of the achievements (via Insider-Gaming) you’ll be hunting:
| Achievement Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Home is Behind | The old monkey has told his tale. Onward your must go. |
| Hammer and Hew | Armed head to toe, dread not the foe. |
| Brew of Bravery | Fresh brew in an old cask. May it stir a great task! |
| Handy and Hardy | A good match calls for a good weapon. |
| Creative Concoction | Tonics are well and good, but not to be wolfed like food! |
| Seeds to Sow | Take more fruit as your plants take root. |
| Scenic Seeker | The most marvelous places for meditation have all met your gaze. |
| Full of Forms | Each guise grants a new horizon. |
| Brews and Barrels | Now you can sate yourself with all the drinks. |
| A Curious Collection | Every rare wonder the world can offer, collected and kept. |
Most achievements offer just five Gamerscore, but a few big ones reward up to 150. so grinding through smaller challenges is necessary, but some moments will feel worth it. Ever wonder if you’ll actually want to get every single one? I’m curious if the cryptic nature will frustrate some or keep them hooked.
Secret achievements are a whole different beast. They don’t reveal their descriptions until you manually check, and even then, the riddles remain puzzling. Here are a few:
| Secret Achievement Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Warring with Wolves | False is his name. Slay him all the same! |
| Absord and Cultivate | Consume those who had consumed. |
| Slithering Snake | The white-clad one pled his case. Spare him some days of grace. |
| Enduring Echoes | Three bells sound, lost souls bound. |
| Temple of Taint | Now at an end is the elder’s long wait for the journeyer. |
| Blazing Black Wind | Of all things to learn, you chose to play with fire? |
| Cursed Clan | A whole nest of rats scatters and falls. |
| Cage of Claws | Smoke rises high, his doom shall arrive. |
Unlocking these will take sharp eyes and probably some trial and error. Secret achievements keep the mystery alive, but they also mean you might have to replay or experiment quite a bit. Yikes, right? How many hours are you ready to put into deciphering these puzzles?
Black Myth: Wukong won’t be on Xbox Game Pass at launch, which might sting for some, but the sheer amount of content and achievements might be enough to justify picking it up outright.
