CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- A homebred game Black Myth: Wukong has officially launched, quickly becoming the top trending topic. As China's first 3A game, its release has sparked widespread attention and discussion among netizens. Notably, the Dazu Rock Carvings in the game has instilled a strong sense of pride among players from Chongqing.

Black Myth: Wukong, an action role-playing game developed by Game Science, is set against the backdrop of Chinese mythology. According to official data from the game platform Steam, as of the time of reporting, the number of concurrent players of Black Myth: Wukong on Steam has reached 1,443,570, making it the single-player game with the most concurrent players in the history of Steam.

Since the game's release, the reporters has interviewed several players to gather their first-hand experience and feelings of the game. They said that the game was rich in elements of traditional Chinese culture, which left a deep impression on them. This was especially true for players from Chongqing, who felt familiar with the integration of elements of Dazu Rock Carvings.

"I've been eagerly awaiting this game since it was officially announced four years ago, so I downloaded it as soon as it was released," said Xu, a game enthusiast, adding that the most striking aspects of the game included its stunning visuals and a vast universe created, with a wealth of traditional Chinese cultural elements integrated in it.

"I saw the Dazu Rock Carvings in the trailer, but I haven't reached that part of the game yet. I'm really looking forward to seeing how it will be presented," said Mr. Guo, a game enthusiast from Chongqing, expressing his pride. At the beginning, he bought the game to support homebred games, but after playing it, he found that the gameplay was smooth, with a challenging and strategic combat system. Mr. Guo told the reporter that he hoped to see Chinese games get better in the future.

In previous media interviews, the team leader mentioned that the game development team conducted field research across the country several years ago and incorporated many traditional and exquisite cultural heritages into the game.

The Dazu Rock Carvings, recognized as one of the world's eight major grottoes, were prominently featured in the game, with their grand and magnificent sculptures becoming a hot topic among many netizens.

Located in Chongqing's Dazu District, the Dazu Rock Carvings, including the Thousand-Hand Guanyin and the Western Pure Land Transformation on Baoding Mountain, appear one after another in Black Myth: Wukong. These designs not only enhance the game's visual appeal but also allow players to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture in the game. (Translated by Jane, Fathom Language Limited)