"Black Zhong Kui" is so popular abroad! Foreign media specializes in popularizing Zhong Kui to Western players

　This week, Game Science released the new work of the "Black Myth" series "Black Myth: Zhong Kui", which instantly attracted widespread attention from overseas players as soon as it was announced. However, since Zhong Kui is not as famous as Wukong, many foreigners do not know the role. Foreign media Gamerant published a long article specifically introducing Zhong Kui’s important position in Chinese traditional culture.

The article explores the image and legend of Zhong Kui, and explains his special status in Taoism and folk customs. In Chinese mythology, Zhong Kui is a god who "exorcists ghosts and demons". He looks rough and powerful. He can command 80,000 ghost soldiers and often appears with five bats symbolizing the "Five Blessings".

　　The article also tells the legendary experience of Zhong Kui: he was originally a scholar with outstanding talent, but he failed to pass the exam due to his ugly appearance and eventually committed suicide. After his death, he was appointed as the "Ghost King" by King Yama, and since then he was responsible for catching ghosts and subduing monsters.

Gamerant also pointed out that "Black Myth: Zhong Kui" will deeply explore the Chinese myth system. Although it is similar to "Black Myth: Wukong", it will not continue the story of "Journey to the West", but will open a new narrative line. In addition, the media particularly emphasized that Zhong Kui is not only a household name in Chinese countries, but also has a wide influence in Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, and has the potential for cross-cultural communication.