The brief plot of Black Myth

Wukong unfolds as follows: In the captivating game world of "Black Myth: Wukong", the player takes on the role of the "Destined One". Driven by an insatiable thirst for uncovering the truth of the bygone legends, this fearless protagonist sets foot on a perilous journey to the west.

Along this treacherous path, the "Destined One" ventures to the familiar yet distinct old places of the Journey to the West. Here, they encounter a multitude of formidable enemies and rivals, engaging in epic battles that know no end until death. Players must not only master the art of staff combat but also deftly utilize a wide array of spells, transformations, talents, weapons, and armors to emerge victorious.
Beyond the heat of battle, players have the opportunity to delve deep into the stories that lie behind each unique character. They can experience the intense emotions of love and hate, the struggles of greed and anger, and discover the mysteries of past lives and present existences. For instance, after a fierce and intense showdown with Guangzhi, the instructor of the wolves on Black Wind Mountain and triumphing over him, players are rewarded with the remarkable transformation ability. This allows them to transform into a menacing werewolf and continue the fight with newfound power.
Throughout the game, players will also come face to face with a diverse cast of fearsome monsters such as the centipede, the Red-bottomed Macaque, Tiger Vanguard, the Moon-obscuring Demon Lord, and the Poisonous Enemy King. Each of these creatures boasts its own distinct characteristics and formidable powers. Some can release deadly poisonous gas, while others possess unique skills that demand strategic thinking and quick reflexes. Players must employ their wisdom and skills to outwit and overcome these challenges.

As the story progresses, the "Destined One" continues to grow and explore on this journey filled with countless challenges and astonishing surprises. Step by step, they gradually peel back the mysterious veil that shrouds the legendary tales of the Journey to the West, uncovering hidden secrets and unearthing the true nature of this epic adventure.

After successfully escorting Tang Sanzang and recovering the Buddhist scriptures, Sun Wukong ascends to Buddhahood, but ultimately rejects immortality, instead choosing to live on his mountain in peace. However, the Celestial Court is angered that Sun Wukong would disobey them, and sends an army led by Erlang to force him to return to the Court. Sun Wukong duels Erlang, but is ultimately defeated and sealed in a stone. However, right before he is sealed, Sun Wukong manages to split his power into six Relics, each one corresponding to one of Wukong's six-senses (the same six-senses of Āyatana, a Buddhist philosophy), that are scattered and hidden all across China.

Over the next few centuries, the Monkeys of Mount Huaguo would send out a number of young warriors to try and recover the Relics so they can revive and free Sun Wukong. One such Monkey (who becomes known as the Destined One) sets out on his quest to find the Relics.

He first heads to the burnt down ruins of Guanyin Temple and recovers the first Relic, Sun Wukong's "eyes", by defeating Black Bear Guai, who apologizes and claims he was forced by the Court to oppose the Destined One.

The Destined One then heads to Yellow Wind Ridge where he defeats the Yellow Wind Sage and recovers the Bodhisattva Lingji's severed head. As thanks, Lingji hands over the second Relic which he had been protecting.

The Destined One continues his journey to the mountains, where he frees Zhu Bajie from imprisonment and they both defeat Yellowbrow. Maitreya then thanks them for defeating Yellowbrow, who had stolen his artifacts as well as the third Relic, and he gives the Relic to the Destined One.

The Destined One and Bajie then arrive at the lair of the Spider Demons to find the fourth Relic, but Bajie is captured by the matriarch, the Violet Spider, who plans to marry and then devour him for having "ruined" her centuries earlier. The Destined One rescues Bajie and battles both the Violet Spider and the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master, resulting in both of their deaths and the possession of the fourth Relic.

The Destined One and Bajie continue on to the Forest of Embers, where they find Red Boy attempting to steal the fifth Relic from the Bull Demon King. The Destined One defeats Red Boy, who commits suicide to avoid the humiliation of defeat and allowing the Destined One to take possession of the fifth Relic.

With five of the Relics now in their possession, the Destined One and Bajie return to Mount Huaguo to find the sixth and final Relic. On the way, they find that Sun Wukong's old weapons and armour have been hidden around the region, so they decide to recover them before the Court can. They then reach the summit of Mount Huaguo where the Destined One discovers that, as the "Destined One", he himself is the sixth Relic, Sun Wukong's mind, and that his true role is not to revive Sun Wukong per se, but to inherit Sun Wukong's name and powers and become his new incarnation. In order to complete the transmigration transformation, the Destined One is forced to battle Sun Wukong's mindless stone body. Upon the defeat of Sun Wukong's stone body, multiple endings are possible:

• In the default ending, The Destined One fails to inherit Sun Wukong's legacy. He is forced to wear the same circlet that bound Sun Wukong to the Celestial Court and his body remains trapped inside the rock waiting for a new Destined One.
• If the Destined One defeated Erlang in an optional boss fight prior to the final battle, he successfully inherits Sun Wukong's memories and refuses to wear the circlet, preventing himself from being bound to the Celestial Court.