In a move that will surely upset physical media fans, Black Myth: Wukong will not be available on physical disc, even with a physical version scheduled for release later this year.

Developer Game Science confirmed in the studio's official FAQ that the physical versions of the game, set to release on August 20, will simply contain digital game codes. The studio said this is the first time Game Science has released a game globally, and they said they are facing... There are currently limitations on offline features, and these features require expertise to export, transfer, distribute, and sell physical discs.

The developer added that the publishing team is actively working to resolve these issues and explore other options for physical disc delivery. It seems that Game Science will eventually release the game on disc, but it's still useful to know that the boxed version doesn't make any physical sense at launch other than just the box.

Black Myth: Wukong has been confirmed for release on PS5 and PC on August 20 this year. According to the terms, the Xbox Series version of the game needs further improvements to meet the quality standards that the development team is aiming for in the game. At the end, the message said. The release date of the game on Xbox devices will be determined when the game meets the required quality standards. Players were thanked for their understanding.