Black Myth: Wukong Wins Big at the 2024 Steam Awards
Alright, gamers, here’s the buzz! Black Myth: Wukong, the Chinese action RPG, just crushed it at the 2024 Steam Awards. Not only did it bag the prestigious Game of the Year, but it also snagged two more titles: Best Game You Suck At and Outstanding Story-Rich Game. Yep, that’s three wins in one go, and there are only 11 categories total!
To put this in perspective, even heavyweights like Cuphead, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Red Dead Redemption 2 have only managed to win two awards in a single year. So, Black Myth: Wukong? It’s in a league of its own now.
This win wasn’t just a random pick, though. The Steam Awards are all about fan votes, and Black Myth: Wukong clearly has an army of passionate fans. And why not? The game set a record for the second-most players online at once on Steam and played a huge part in Steam’s all-time peak for concurrent users.
While Game Science, the developer of Black Myth: Wukong, might’ve felt a bit down about missing out at The Game Awards earlier this year, this landslide victory at the Steam Awards should more than make up for it.
Oh, and here’s another surprise from 2024: Red Dead Redemption, yes, the 14 year old classic, won Best Soundtrack. Wild, right? But hey, a good soundtrack is timeless, and fans clearly still love it, even after all these years.
Want to check out the full list of winners? Here’s a quick rundown:
- Game of the Year: Black Myth: Wukong
- VR Game of the Year: Metro Awakening VR
- Labor of Love: Elden Ring
- Best Game on Steam Deck: God of War: Ragnarok
- Better With Friends: Helldivers 2
- Outstanding Visual Style: Silent Hill 2
- Most Innovative Gameplay: Liar's Bar
- Best Game You Suck At: Black Myth: Wukong
- Best Soundtrack: Red Dead Redemption
- Outstanding Story-Rich Game: Black Myth: Wukong
- Sit Back and Relax: Farming Simulator 25
So, if you’re looking for your next gaming obsession, Black Myth: Wukong is a no-brainer. And who knows? Maybe 2025 will bring even more surprises for gamers.
