Gamers charged Black Myth: Wukong's creators with \"laziness and lies\"

Game Science's explanation for Black Myth: Wukong's absence on Xbox Series S—the console's limited 8GB usable RAM—has sparked considerable player skepticism. The studio's president, Yokar-Feng Ji, cited the difficulty of optimizing for such constrained hardware, requiring extensive expertise.

However, this explanation has been met with doubt. Many players suspect an exclusive deal with Sony is the true reason, while others accuse the developers of insufficient effort, pointing to successful Series S ports of graphically demanding titles.

The timing of this revelation also raises questions. Knowing the Series S specifications since 2020, why did the optimization issues only emerge after years of development? This discrepancy is highlighted by comments such as: "This contradicts previous reports. Game Science announced the Xbox release date at TGA 2023 – surely they knew the Series S specs then?" and "This is what happens when you combine lazy developers and an average graphics engine."

The comparison to other successful Series S ports of games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2 further fuels the skepticism. Many commenters directly accuse the development team of laziness, emphasizing that other, more demanding games run flawlessly on the platform.

The lack of a definitive answer regarding a potential Xbox Series X|S release only adds to the ongoing debate. The situation leaves players questioning the validity of Game Science's explanation and the future of Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox consoles.