Yang Qi Responds Again to "Low-Magic Wuxia" in Black Myth: Zhong Kui: "Take the Middle Path"

Summary

On August 20, 2026, Game Science officially released a brand-new 15-minute gameplay demonstration for Black Myth: Zhong Kui, the second installment in the Black Myth series, showcasing the protagonist's combat and partial story segments for the first time. Following the release, co-founder Yang Qi posted a long message reflecting on the significance of the 820 date, admitting that it becoming a fixed event was never his intention. He then gradually replied to numerous netizens' comments. Previously, Yang Qi had said that this year's 820 was too tight and they would "just have a simple meal," but what finally appeared was a 15-minute gameplay demo. Players jokingly commented, "Mr. Yang? This is what you call a simple meal? What a delicious meal!" Yang Qi replied humorously, "When I treat guests, it's always a simple meal; the one that costs money will be a grand feast," hinting at much bigger reveals to come. Regarding producer Feng Ji's long-cherished wish to create "low-magic wuxia," Yang Qi reiterated, "Low-magic and high-magic are scales; we have to take the middle path, neither leaning too far." This reveals the team's balancing philosophy in worldbuilding, avoiding both excessive fantasy and pure realism. The new demo gives players a clearer view of the actual gameplay and confirms Game Science's continued high-quality production standards. Yang Qi's remarks have sparked…