Black Myth: Wukong is rolling out a substantial new update for PS5 and PC, focused on stability, fixes, and overall performance. PlayStation 5 users should prepare for a very large patch size: the download requires about 93.5GB of free space, a result of how files are stored and updated on the console.
Key details
– Platforms: PS5 and PC
– Rollout: Gradual, starting today
– PS5 download size: Approximately 93.5GB
– Version: 1.0.20.21756
– Focus: Fixes, optimizations, and stability improvements
What PS5 players need to know
– Make room before you update. If you’re short on storage, you can either keep playing the current version or uninstall the game and then download the latest build fresh.
– Expect a large on-console install due to file storage methods, even if the final installed size doesn’t increase by the same amount.
– Back up your save data to the cloud or a USB drive before uninstalling, just to be safe.
Important notes for PC players
– Remove any mods before updating. Mods may cause crashes, prevent the game from launching, corrupt save loading, or trigger errors.
– Verify your game files after removing mods, then restart the game to ensure a clean update process.
– Shader recompilation may be required after updating. If the game crashes during shader compilation, simply relaunch and continue until it completes, or skip shader compilation if prompted. Performance may briefly stutter until shaders are fully compiled.
Why the PS5 update is so large
The patch size stems from differences in file storage and patching methods on the console. Some updates on PS5 require larger downloads even when the end goal is to replace or optimize existing data.
If you’re unsure whether to update immediately, you can wait for the rollout to reach your region and check the in-game update prompt. For the full list of changes, refer to the official patch notes from the developer.
