Black Myth Wukong Patch Notes: Latest Update (Jan 14, 2026)

The newest Black Myth Wukong update is “Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.21.23831 Patch Notes”, shared on Steam on January 14, 2026. This update is around 2.0 GB and might need shader recompilation. It addresses issues with Super Resolution settings that impacted performance or couldn’t be adjusted after applying Recommended Graphics Settings. Additionally, it resolves a crash that occurred when using Non-White’s Spirit in the Hut of Immortality.

What changed in 1.0.21.23831

Before installing

• The patch size is approximately 2.0 GB, and the platform needs extra free disk space for temporary update files.
• Installed mods may cause compatibility issues, including launch failure, corrupted saves, malfunctions or error pop-ups.
• Uninstalling mods and verifying game file integrity before restarting is recommended.
• The update may require shader recompilation. If the game crashes during it, restart the game or skip compilation.
• For unusually large updates, stuck installs, crashes or launch failures, see the Installation/Patch FAQ on the official website.

Graphics and performance

• Fixes below-expectation performance caused by a malfunctioning Super Resolution setting.
• Fixes Super Resolution not being set correctly after applying Recommended Graphics Settings.
• Fixes visual effects for some Stone Monkey skills disappearing too early under certain graphics quality settings.

Bug fixes

• Fixes incorrect water behaviour in the Heart of Birthstone area.
• Fixes incorrect snow interaction behaviour under certain conditions.
• Fixes a crash when using Non-White's Spirit in the Hut of Immortality.
• Fixes Controller Type settings not being saved correctly after relaunching the game.

Read the full official patch notes on Steam.

Recent Black Myth Wukong updates

Date	Update	What it does	Source
Jan 14, 2026	Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.21.23831 Patch Notes	Patch 1.0.21.23831 fixes Super Resolution problems, a crash in the Hut of Immortality, water and snow behaviour, and a controller settings save issue.	Official notes
Oct 16, 2025	Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.20.22023 Patch Notes	Patch 1.0.20.22023 adds AMD FSR4 and Czech language support, improves performance and lighting, and fixes boss, rendering and localization issues.	Official notes

How often does Black Myth Wukong get updated?

Black Myth Wukong has had 0 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 2 in the past year, roughly one every 89 days.

Black Myth Wukong patch notes FAQ

When was the last Black Myth Wukong update?

The most recent Black Myth Wukong update is "Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.21.23831 Patch Notes", posted on Steam on Jan 14, 2026.

What changed in the latest Black Myth Wukong patch?

The update is about 2.0 GB and may require shader recompilation. It fixes Super Resolution settings that hurt performance or could not be set after applying Recommended Graphics Settings. It also fixes a crash when using Non-White's Spirit in the Hut of Immortality.

How often does Black Myth Wukong get patched?

Black Myth Wukong has had 0 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 2 in the past year, roughly one every 89 days.

Where can I read the official Black Myth Wukong patch notes?

The developer posts full patch notes on the game's Steam news page. We link each one in the table above.

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How we write these: Explosion summarizes the developer’s official Steam announcements and links the original notes. This page checks for new patches several times a day.