Gamers charged Black Myth: Wukong's creators with \"laziness and lies\"

Game Science's explanation for the absence of Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox Series S—the console's limited 8GB usable RAM—has sparked considerable player skepticism. Studio president Yokar-Feng Ji cited the difficulty of optimizing for such constrained resources, requiring extensive expertise.

However, this justification has been met with widespread doubt. Many players suspect an exclusive deal with Sony is the true reason for the omission, while others criticize the developers for perceived laziness, pointing to successful Series S ports of graphically demanding titles.

The timing of the announcement also fuels suspicion. Gamers question why the Series S limitations are only being raised now, years after the game's 2020 announcement and the Series S's release, particularly given the December 2023 Xbox release date announcement at The Game Awards (TGA 2023).

Player comments highlight this skepticism:

• The discrepancy between Game Science's current statement and prior reports, coupled with the TGA 2023 announcement, casts doubt on their explanation. The Series S specifications were known in 2020.
• Criticism focuses on the developers' perceived laziness and the perceived inadequacy of the game's graphics engine.
• Several commenters outright dismiss Game Science's explanation as unbelievable.
• The successful Series S ports of titles like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2 are cited as evidence contradicting Game Science's claims.
• Multiple comments directly accuse the development team of laziness.
• The lack of a definitive answer regarding an Xbox Series X|S release further fuels speculation.

The controversy surrounding Black Myth: Wukong's absence on the Xbox Series S underscores the tension between developer explanations and player expectations, particularly concerning optimization and platform exclusivity.