Can I Run Black Myth: Wukong? PC Requirements & Optimization Guide

Can Your PC Run Black Myth: Wukong?

Black Myth: Wukong surprised everyone with stunning visuals that don't require top-tier hardware. Here's how to run it on your PC in 2026.

Official System Requirements

Minimum (1080p Low, 30 FPS)

• CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
• GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 580 8GB
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: 130 GB SSD

Recommended (1080p High, 60 FPS)

• CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5700 XT
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: 130 GB SSD

Ultra (4K High, 60 FPS)

• CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7800 XT
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: 130 GB SSD

4K Ray Tracing

• CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
• RAM: 32 GB
• Storage: 130 GB SSD

Real-World Performance (2026 GPUs)

GPU

1080p High

1440p High

4K High

4K + RT

RTX 5060	70 FPS	50 FPS	30 FPS	N/A
RTX 5060 Ti	85 FPS	60 FPS	40 FPS	25 FPS
RTX 5070	100 FPS	75 FPS	50 FPS	40 FPS
RTX 5080	120 FPS	95 FPS	65 FPS	55 FPS
RX 9070 XT	95 FPS	70 FPS	48 FPS	30 FPS

Native resolution, no upscaling

Best Settings for Your Hardware

Budget (GTX 1060 / RX 580)

• Resolution: 1080p
• Overall Quality: Low
• Shadows: Low
• Hair Quality: Low
• Super Resolution: FSR 2 Quality
• Target: 30-40 FPS

Mid-Range (RTX 3060 / RTX 5060 / RX 6700 XT)

• Resolution: 1080p
• Overall Quality: High
• Shadows: Medium
• Hair Quality: Medium
• Super Resolution: DLSS/FSR Quality
• Target: 60 FPS

High-End (RTX 5070 / RX 9070 XT)

• Resolution: 1440p
• Overall Quality: High
• Shadows: High
• Hair Quality: High
• Ray Tracing: OFF (or Low)
• Super Resolution: DLSS/FSR Quality
• Target: 60-75 FPS

Ultra (RTX 5080 / RTX 5090)

• Resolution: 4K
• Overall Quality: Cinematic
• Full Ray Tracing
• Super Resolution: DLSS Quality
• Frame Generation: ON
• Target: 60+ FPS

Performance Tips

Hair Quality is Expensive

Black Myth: Wukong uses TressFX for realistic fur and hair. Setting this to Low gains 15-20% FPS with minimal visual difference in gameplay.

Ray Tracing is Optional

The game looks stunning without RT. Only enable it on RTX 4080/5080 or better. AMD cards struggle with this game's RT implementation.

DLSS vs FSR

DLSS looks noticeably better in this game. If you have an NVIDIA card, use DLSS. FSR works but has more ghosting artifacts.

Lumen Lighting

The game uses Unreal Engine 5's Lumen. Disabling it for "Traditional" lighting boosts FPS by 30% but makes the game look flat. Keep it on if you can.

Common Issues

Stuttering in boss fights:

• Enable Shader Compilation in settings
• Play for 30 minutes to build shader cache
• First encounter with each boss always stutters

VRAM usage:

• 8GB cards may struggle at 1440p Ultra
• Reduce texture quality if you see pop-in
• 12GB+ recommended for 4K

Test your specific hardware with our Can I Run It tool or check the FPS Estimator for expected performance.