It’s October 13, 2026, and if you’re a PlayStation 5 owner itching to dive back into Black Myth: Wukong, you better start clearing out some drive space. Game Science has just begun rolling out update 1.0.20.21756, and it’s an absolute monster—demanding a whopping 93.5GB of free space on Sony’s console. That’s not a typo. The patch itself clocks in at such a colossal size that the developer is openly warning players they might need to delete and reinstall the entire game if their storage can’t handle it.
The rollout kicked off on PS5 first, with Xbox Series X|S and PC versions following “gradually” over the coming days. While existing installations can keep chugging along without immediate problems, Game Science’s official post strongly suggests making room now. Because here’s the kicker: if your PS5 doesn’t have that 93.5GB breathing room, the update won’t install—and you’ll be left behind while the rest of the destined ones jump into a smoother, shinier realm.
A Patch That Demands Preparation
The sheer heft of this update has raised eyebrows across the community. To put it in perspective, 93.5GB is larger than many full AAA games released this year. Game Science clarified that nothing is broken in the current version, so you can keep playing without the patch for now. But once you’re ready to upgrade, expect a bit of a process. For PS5 owners, it’s not just about hitting “download”—it’s about strategic drive management. The studio noted that insufficient space might force a clean reinstall, which means scrubbing the game from your system and pulling it down fresh. That’s a time sink, even on fast internet.
PC players aren’t off the hook either. The Steam and Epic Games Store versions will need a “certain amount” of reserved disk space, though the exact number hasn’t been disclosed. More critically, Game Science urged the modding community to temporarily say goodbye to their custom tweaks. “Uninstall any mods,” the recommendation reads, “to avoid compatibility issues when installing the new update.” Considering how many players have layered visual overhauls, cheat trainers, or gameplay alterations onto Wukong’s journey, this is a necessary but annoying step.
What PS5 Players Gain
So, what exactly does all that gigabyte-hungry data deliver? The patch notes reveal a laser focus on performance optimization and bug fixes, but some of the changes are genuinely transformative for console players.
The biggest headline for PS5: Performance Mode has been reworked. Previously, many felt it compromised too much visual fidelity. Now, it’s locked at 60Hz with noticeably higher resolution than before, while lighting quality has been dialed back just enough to keep the frame rate rock-solid. If you preferred the old look, don’t panic—the original Performance Mode survives as “Performance Mode (Legacy).” Switching between them is a thoughtful touch. Loading times have also been significantly improved, which is a blessing for a game that asks you to respawn at shrines constantly.
Texture clarity on the PS5 gets a visible boost, and several scenarios that used to chug—especially during heavy particle effects or large-scale boss battles—now benefit from CPU and rendering optimizations. Motion blur quality has been enhanced too, reducing that ugly aliasing shimmer when the camera sweeps across lush foliage or crumbling ruins. It’s not a complete visual remake, but it smooths out the rough edges that hardcore fans have been griping about since launch.
PC Enhancements Galore
On the PC front, the update is a treasure trove for high-end rigs and struggling systems alike. The integration of AMD FSR4 is a standout. If you’re rocking compatible hardware and have the latest drivers, you can enable FSR4 straight from the in-game settings—unlocking extra performance and image quality. It’s a welcome nod to AMD GPU owners who sometimes feel left out when DLSS steals the spotlight.
Speaking of Nvidia, the patch fixes a nasty crash that happened when both DLSS 4 frame generation and ray tracing were enabled simultaneously. Multi-frame generation and ray tracing together can turn Wukong’s mythical landscapes into a slideshow of instability; that’s now been squashed. XeSS 2.0 got some love too, with a fix for frame generation failing to activate on certain displays. And in a move that will please anyone who’s ever launched a game to a black screen, a new Compatible Mode has been added. When enabled, it temporarily disables ray tracing, frame generation, and some super-resolution features to bypass crashes caused by driver or hardware quirks. It’s a parachute for desperate players.
Lighting sees a major upgrade on PC as well. The low global illumination setting now looks much closer to high, a change that benefits mid-range GPUs enormously. Default graphics presets for several graphics cards have been adjusted to match the current version’s evolved visual demands, so newcomers should get a smoother out-of-the-box experience. NXSR, the game’s own super-resolution technique, received multiple rendering fixes to banish ghosting and edge flickering, and its overall image quality is noticeably cleaner.
A Slew of Bug Fixes
Beyond the flashy performance work, Game Science has tidied up some frustrating loose ends. Here are the highlights that will directly affect your playthrough:
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Yaoguai King “Giant Shigandang” combat rebalance: This towering menace should now feel fairer to fight, with improved combat flow.
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Top Takes Bottom & Bottom Takes Top: An infamous Yaoguai Chief battle had two critical bugs—one that made the boss undefeatable under certain conditions, and another where the iron ball didn’t render. Both are fixed.
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Journeyer’s Chart interface: If you haven’t obtained a Journeyer’s Chart yet, the game now gently guides you to a Keeper’s Shrine for travel instead of leaving you confused.
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“Cleared” label readability: The “Load Journey” interface now tells you at a glance which chapters you’ve finished—no more squinting.
A host of smaller polish items round things out. Czech language support joins the roster, and translation errors, spelling mistakes, and terminology inconsistencies have been scrubbed across multiple languages. Certain cutscenes had voiceover and subtitle mismatches that are now corrected. The “Make Medicine” interface no longer jumbles text for some languages. And on PS5, those annoying screen ghosting and edge flickering issues that plagued several environments have been vanquished.
The Road Ahead: Zhong Kui and Beyond
While this update breathes fresh life into Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science’s ambitions don’t stop with the Monkey King. Earlier in 2026, the studio announced its next project—Black Myth: Zhong Kui. Details remain scarce, and there’s no release window yet, but the name immediately conjures images of the legendary ghost-hunting deity from Chinese folklore. If the team brings the same obsessive visual craft and punishing-but-fair combat design to Zhong Kui’s tale, players are in for another unforgettable journey.
For now, though, all eyes are on the current update. The Xbox versions have had a rockier road. September’s patch addressed some blurry graphics on Xbox Series X, and Digital Foundry previously reported that the Series S version was struggling mightily. Game Science once denied that Series S technical issues caused the port’s delay, but the studio later admitted that bringing Wukong to Microsoft’s consoles was “unexpectedly difficult.” This October patch should further smooth things out on Xbox, though the “gradual” rollout means green-branded warriors will have to wait just a bit longer.
Final Tips for a Smooth Update
Before you rush to your console or launcher, take a deep breath and follow these simple steps:
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Check your storage now. On PS5 especially, you need 93.5GB free. Delete old games, captured video clips, or anything you won’t miss.
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Back up your saves. Cloud storage is your friend. Major patches rarely eat save files, but it’s always better to be safe.
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Purge those mods if you’re on PC. Even cosmetic ones can cause crashes. A clean install of the update is worth a temporary vanilla experience.
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Update your GPU drivers if you want to enjoy FSR4 or the fixed DLSS/XeSS features.
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Embrace Compatible Mode if your launch fails. It’s the digital equivalent of a defibrillator for stubborn systems.
Game Science is clearly listening. This isn’t just a maintenance patch; it’s a labor of love that refines the odyssey you might have already finished—or pushes a new player toward a buttery-smooth first impression. As the Destined One prepares to face more shadows and celestial beasts, having a game that runs like a dream makes every cloud-step and staff strike that much sweeter. Now go free up that space and get back to the pilgrimage.