Gamescom, one of the year’s most anticipated gaming events, is just hours away, and speculation is running high about what might be revealed. A recent trademark filing, however, might have given us a clue, and it’s tied to the famous action title Black Myth: Wukong.
The developer, Game Science, has already confirmed its presence at the event, but what it plans to show is still a mystery. Previously, the studio mentioned that DLC for the game was in development, which remains a possibility.
“Black Myth Zhongkui” Unearthed
However, there’s another interesting possibility. Back in 2020, Game Science registered several potential sequels for a Black Myth franchise. And now, a new trademark filed today mentions one of those titles, hinting that we may get more than just DLC. The title in question is “Black Myth: Zhongkui”, with Zhong Kui being a prominent figure in Chinese mythology. He’s often depicted as a stocky, bearded man who is known as a protector against evil spirits.
Due to the wide range of categories the trademark is subject to, it’s difficult to discern whether this will be a new game or a DLC. Some of the categories are for gaming, but others cover various items like bracelets and notebooks, which we assume would be for marketing purposes.
Last year, Game Science mentioned how they have the Black Myth series planned to be a franchise about Chinese mythology, and this certainly fits the bill.
However, the fact that it carries a different title after “Black Myth” definitely raises our suspicions. If we are indeed on the verge of an imminent announcement, we’ll be sure to keep you updated if something surfaces later today at Gamescom Opening Night Live.
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