Summary
Those particularly interested in both armored combat vehicles and the Chinese literary classicJourney to the Westmay find themselves checking outBlack Myth: Wukongsoon, as modders have finally been able to put a working tank inside Game Science’s acclaimed action RPG. The first in a planned trilogy of titles based on Chinese stories,Black Myth: Wukonghas seemingly attracted a solid community of modders.
Plenty ofBlack Myth: Wukongmods have popped up ever since it came out in August, with hundreds being uploaded to the repository Nexusmods alone. While some of the most popular mods just slightly tweak gameplay settings or apply quality-of-life improvements, a lot of them replace the protagonist, providing people with the opportunity to theoretically play as anyone. One such mod has managed to stand out from the rest, as it transformsBlack Myth: Wukong’s main characterinto a literal machine of war.
In a recent Reddit post that has garnered more than 1,600 upvotes, user DanielColins_623 shared a tank mod forBlack Myth: Wukongthat turns the protagonist into what appears to be a late variant of the Type 96. Also referred to as the ZTZ96, the Type 96 is a Chinese main battle that is also inArmored WarfareandWar Thunder. A link to theBlack Myth: Wukongmod that DanielColins_623 shared was not provided, nor was there any source provided for the featured gameplay footage. However, other videos that seemingly showcased the same mod could be traced to REDnote, an app that has been described as the Chinese equivalent of Instagram.
Tank Mod for Black Myth: Wukong
Modders add tanks and other military vehicles to games all the time.Flan’s Mod, for example, contains fully functional tanks and fighter jets, changing Mojang’spopular survival sandbox gameMinecraftinto something more akin to a title from Electronic Arts' action-packedBattlefieldfranchise. Even the Tarnished fromElden Ring, a fantasy RPG that features actual dragons and magic, can get access to such powerful machines of war through the Broken AF Edition of theGarden of Eyes mod.
Needless to say, people interested in experiencing a more realistic portrayal of tank combat should probably stick withsimulators likeArma 3andSteel Beasts. The latter, while dated, has actually been used for training purposes by the armies of Chile, Greece, and the US, among many other countries.
Black Myth: Wukong’s latest update, patch 1.0.9.15179, went live on September 23, delivering a long list of bug fixes and making various other changes to the Unreal Engine 5-powered soulslike. Game Science noted that the 1.7 GB patch may cause compatibility issues with mods.
Black Myth: Wukong
WHERE TO PLAY
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.Aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find the winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
