Game Science

What Game Science does

Game Science Interactive Technology Co., Ltd. (游戏科学) is a privately held Chinese game development studio founded in 2017 by Feng Ji and headquartered in Hangzhou's Xihu district, with an additional office in Shenzhen's Nanshan district. The company specializes in high-quality action RPGs and competitive games inspired by Chinese mythology and history, anchored by its flagship Black Myth series. Its core product, Black Myth: Wukong — released globally on August 20, 2024 across PlayStation 5, Steam, Epic Games Store, and WeGame — became China's first internationally released AAA title, selling over 30 million copies and surpassing $1 billion in total revenue by June 2026. The title set a Steam record with over 2.2 million concurrent players at launch and won three 2024 Steam Awards including Game of the Year.

The company's technology stack centers on Unreal Engine 5 for high-fidelity graphics rendering and performance optimization, evidenced by a native 60Hz PlayStation 5 update released in October 2025. Beyond Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science maintains a portfolio of three additional titles: Black Myth: Zhong Kui (sequel in early development, trailer unveiled at Gamescom 2025), Art of War: Red Tides (a team-based competitive game with a unified global server), and 100 Heroes (a Three Kingdoms-era fantasy game). The company is building what it calls the "Black Myth universe," with recent expansion into cultural heritage digitalization via an October 2024 partnership with BYD to scan and preserve heritage sites in Shanxi province.

Game Science operates a direct-to-consumer, product-led growth model distributing games through global digital storefronts and console platforms, monetizing primarily through one-time game sales rather than recurring subscriptions or microtransactions. Supplementary revenue streams include a 2026 Black Myth: Wukong Global Concert Tour (21 performances across 12 cities), brand co-marketing partnerships (e.g., Luckin Coffee launch-day collaboration), and cultural licensing via institutional placements such as the 2026 Venice Biennale. The company employs 101-250 people across its Hangzhou and Shenzhen offices and is recognized among Hangzhou's "Six Rising Stars" and China's "Six Little Dragons" of high-growth technology enterprises alongside DeepSeek and Unitree Robotics.

Name

Game Science

Legal name

Game Science Interactive Technology Co., Ltd.

Website

https://gamesci.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Game Science is a privately held Chinese game studio that develops AAA action RPGs and competitive games inspired by Chinese mythology. Its flagship title, Black Myth: Wukong, has sold 30 million copies and surpassed $1 billion in revenue since its August 2024 global launch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Action Role-Playing Video Games

NAICS

Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (33993), Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (339930)

SIC

Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy/4X/Management Game Studios (MPAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Action role-playing games
• Video game development
• Chinese mythology games
• AAA game development
• PC and console gaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanshanqu

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Game Sales (Black Myth: Wukong): One-time purchase model for console and PC game sales. Sold 30 million copies globally, generating over $1 billion in revenue within weeks of launch. Direct-to-consumer distribution on PC platforms and console sales through PlayStation and Xbox stores.
2. Live Concert Tour Revenue: Black Myth: Wukong Global Concert Tour featuring orchestral performances with traditional Chinese folk music and symphonic orchestration across 21 performances in 12 cities worldwide through November 2026.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Game Science develops and self-publishes premium action RPGs and competitive games inspired by Chinese mythology and history. Its flagship title, Black Myth: Wukong, is an AAA action RPG based on Journey to the West released on PlayStation 5, Steam, Epic Games Store, WeGame, and Xbox Series X|S. The studio also operates Art of War: Red Tides (real-time team-based competitive RTS) and 100 Heroes (Three Kingdoms-era fantasy game), and is developing Black Myth: Zhong Kui.

Product overview

Game Science is a Chinese game development studio that creates action RPGs and competitive games inspired by Chinese mythology and history. The company operates a portfolio of four games: Black Myth: Wukong (action RPG based on Journey to the West), Black Myth: Zhong Kui (action RPG featuring the demon hunter Zhong Kui), Art of War: Red Tides (real-time competitive game), and 100 Heroes (Three Kingdoms-themed fantasy game). The Black Myth series represents the company's flagship AAA titles, with Black Myth: Wukong being China's first internationally released AAA game, while the company is also developing additional titles under the Black Myth universe beyond Journey to the West themes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Myth: Game Science's flagship game franchise starting with Black Myth: Wukong, now expanding to include Black Myth: Zhong Kui and potential future titles in the 'Black Myth universe'.
• Black Myth: Wukong
• Black Myth: Zhong Kui
• Art of War: Red Tides
• 100 Heroes

Products and services

• Black Myth: Wukong Chinese mythology-inspired action RPG where players set out as "the Destined One" to venture into challenges and uncover the obscured truth beneath a glorious legend from the past. Targeted at global individual consumers seeking AAA-quality, story-driven single-player experiences based on Journey to the West. Available on PS5, Steam, Epic Games Store, WeGame, and Xbox Series X|S.
• Black Myth: Zhong Kui Upcoming second title in the Black Myth series featuring the traditional Chinese mythological figure Zhong Kui, depicted as an Eastern demon hunter. Targeted at fans of action RPGs and Chinese mythology. In early development.
• Art of War: Red Tides Real-time, team-based competitive game running on a unified global server. Preserves the intense warfare of classic RTS titles while combining diverse unit compositions with macro operational strategy, introducing innovative team-versus-team gameplay. For global individual competitive gaming consumers.
• 100 Heroes Three Kingdoms-era fantasy game reimagining legendary heroes and well-known historical events to deliver an all-new take on the world of the Three Kingdoms. For individual consumers interested in Chinese historical fantasy games.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 million copies sold globally, surpassing $1 billion in revenue
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• China Ministry of Culture and Tourism / China Academy of ArtsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Black Myth: Wukong debuted as an artistic work at China's pavilion for the 61st Venice Biennale's Dream Stream exhibition, blending Eastern philosophy with contemporary and digital art forms. The exhibition was curated by the Art Museum of the China Academy of Art under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
• BYDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2024BYD signed an exclusive global partnership with Game Science to create digital records of heritage sites using scanning technologies. The collaboration begins in Shanxi province, the setting for Black Myth: Wukong. The companies aim to preserve cultural heritage for future generations by documenting cultural relics and heritage sites under the guidance of local museums.
• Luckin CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 August 2024Luckin Coffee launched promotional Americano at RMB 9.88 for Black Myth: Wukong global launch day, offering game-related peripheral products including cup holders and 3D posters. The collaboration sold out faster than expected, marking Luckin Coffee's successful co-branding following record-breaking Moutai latte collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FromSoftware: Japanese developer of premium action RPGs including Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and Sekiro. Most directly comparable peer given shared action RPG DNA, single-player premium pricing, and reputation for high-difficulty boss encounters similar to Black Myth: Wukong.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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