The ongoing saga surrounding the highly-anticipated "Black Myth: Wukong" continues to raise eyebrows as the game's director, Feng Ji, recently shed light on the reasons for its absence on Xbox platforms almost four months post-launch. The situation has led to a heated back-and-forth between the developer, Game Science, and Microsoft, leaving fans puzzled.

In a new message shared on Weibo, Feng Ji expressed his frustrations about the limitations of the Xbox Series S, specifically citing its restricted shared memory as a major roadblock. He claimed that developing an optimized version for the Series S was "impossible" without several years of dedicated optimization. This revelation reignite the discussion surrounding the game's release.

The timeline of this issue dates back to August 2024, when Game Science initially announced that "Black Myth: Wukong" would not be released on Xbox alongside other platforms due to optimization concerns. The game has seen incredible success on PC—cementing its status as the second-most concurrently played game on Steam—and has also performed well on PlayStation 5.

Game Science assured Xbox users at that time that they were diligently working on the Xbox Series X|S version and aimed to provide a release date once it met their quality standards. However, as this back-and-forth progressed, conflicting reports emerged. Initial claims suggested that issues were not solely hardware-related, with speculation of possible exclusivity agreements emerging.

Commenting on this, Microsoft confirmed that they were actively collaborating with Game Science to bring the title to Xbox but refrained from discussing any details regarding potential exclusivity deals that might have contributed to the delay.

In mid-November, a teasing exchange between Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, and Game File raised eyebrows, with Spencer seemingly acknowledging knowledge of whether "Black Myth: Wukong" would launch on Xbox but dodging the question when it came to specifics.

Feng Ji's recent comments about the Xbox Series S seem to contradict Microsoft’s assurance that the delay is not due to hardware limitations. Industry analysts have speculated that if an exclusivity deal exists—one that hasn't been confirmed by either party—then technical issues might persist regardless of agreements expiring.

Moreover, some passionate fans speculate that Microsoft could be withholding the release under the guise of technical shortcomings, pointing to a distrust in the stated reasons provided by both parties. The lack of definitive clarity surrounding potential exclusivity deals has only amplified concerns among eager Xbox players who are anticipating the game.

As it stands, serious questions loom over why "Black Myth: Wukong" hasn’t made its way onto Xbox, despite the studio’s successful efforts on other platforms. Officials at Microsoft appear to be pushing for answers, yet as the holiday season approaches, fans are left awaiting further updates that might finally clarify this complicated situation.

Stay tuned as we eagerly anticipate any developments regarding the potential release of "Black Myth: Wukong" on Xbox. Will we finally see this highly praised title grace the Xbox platforms in the near future? The gaming community is on edge, and we're here to keep you in the loop!