What Did Black Myth: Wukong's New Update Actually Fix?
has received its second notable patch since launch, and the new update makes some fixes that should smooth over common rough points in the Destined One's journey. In many regards, was an impressively polished game upon its release, with plenty of well-honed fight experiences and a general lack of game-breaking bugs compared to many major releases. It certainly hasn't been without flaw, however, and the continued work on the game could help it realize the full extent of its potential.
The first patch for , released ten days after the game's launch, mostly focused on fixing pressing issues like crashes, text errors, and bugs directly related to the Destined One's gameplay. It also set a minor precedent for difficulty adjustments, tweaking the stats of Captain Wise-Voice, a boss that could feel overlong and frustrating at launch rather than providing a thrilling challenge. It doesn't seem likely that patches will be making dramatic overhauls to the game for the time being, but a strong lineup of minor changes can still significantly improve the experience.
The patch change that might come as the biggest relief is an "" fight with the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master, mentioned in the patch notes available on Steam. As the final boss of Chapter Four, the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master might be the hardest challenge in the game up to that point, and surviving his brutal final phase was a nightmare without first acquiring a useful item found in the chapter's secret area.
The new patch notes warn of potential compatibility issues with pre-installed mods, recommending that players uninstall them and verify the integrity of the game files on Steam before re-installing.
The notes for 's new patch don't specify the nature of the improvement, but it seems to be a hitbox adjustment that could soothe some of the biggest frustrations with the fight. A video of the post-patch fight from Bilibili user Comet夜瞳 shows the Destined One's staff connecting more consistently with the Hundred-Eyed
