Black Myth: Wukong PC System Requirements Explained

Black Myth: Wukong requires at least 16GB of RAM, 130GB of free storage, and a GTX 1060 6GB or RX 580 8GB-class graphics card. Those minimum specifications are intended to make the game playable with image upscaling enabled. For a better experience, the recommended specification moves to an RTX 2060, RX 5700 XT, or Intel Arc A750 and requires an SSD.

Official minimum and recommended PC requirements

These specifications are listed on the game's official Steam page. The developer notes that the listed configurations were tested with DLSS, FSR, or XeSS enabled, so native-resolution performance may be lower.

What the minimum requirements mean

The minimum tier is a starting point, not a promise of high settings or a fixed frame rate. A GTX 1060 or RX 580 can run the game only with realistic expectations: use a modest resolution, lower demanding graphics options, and enable the supported upscaler. The processor requirement is relatively moderate, but 16GB of system memory is essential.

An HDD is supported at the minimum tier, although an SSD is the safer choice. It reduces asset-loading delays and makes large updates less painful. Keep more than 130GB free so the launcher has room for temporary files and future patches.

What the recommended requirements mean

The recommended GPU tier offers more headroom for higher image quality and smoother play, but it does not automatically mean maximum settings, native 4K, or ray tracing. Resolution, upscaling mode, driver version, cooling, and background applications can all affect performance.

If your PC is close to the recommended specification, start with the game's recommended preset and adjust one option at a time. Lowering shadows, global illumination, hair quality, or other demanding effects can improve performance without making the entire image look poor.

Can your PC run Black Myth: Wukong?

1. Press Windows + R, enter dxdiag, and press Enter.
2. Use the System tab to check your processor, Windows version, and installed RAM.
3. Open the Display tab to identify the graphics card and its available video memory.
4. In File Explorer, open This PC and confirm that the target drive has at least 130GB free.
5. Compare every component with the table above. The weakest component usually sets the practical limit.

If you are deciding whether to upgrade or replace the whole system, TipsMake's comparison of a pre-built PC and a custom gaming PC explains the main trade-offs.

Before launching the game

• Install the latest stable graphics driver for your GPU.
• Close memory-heavy background applications.
• Use an SSD where possible and retain extra free space.
• Allow the game to finish compiling or processing shaders before judging performance.
• Test settings in a demanding area rather than relying only on a quiet opening scene.

Meeting the minimum specification should be treated as the entry point. The recommended tier, an SSD, and sensible use of upscaling provide a more practical target for consistent play.