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Black Myth: Wukong, Steam’s most wishlisted game, now comes free with select RTX 40 series GPUs

Black Myth: Wukong now free?
Last Updated on July 9, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong now comes free with select RTX 40 series GPUs - Image Source: Steam
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Nvidia has partnered with Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science to offer a compelling bundle. For a limited time, purchasing a qualifying GeForce RTX 40 series GPU, desktop PC, or laptop will net you a free copy of Black Myth: Wukong on Steam when the game launches on August 20.

This bundle goes beyond just a free game, though. Black Myth: Wukong is built with technology that works best on the latest RTX 40 series hardware. The game utilizes full ray tracing, a technique that creates hyper-realistic lighting effects, shadows, and reflections.  This level of graphical fidelity was previously impossible in real-time games, but the power of RTX 40 series GPUs (with dedicated RT Cores) makes it all possible.

Which RTX 40 series GPUs are eligible?

If you’re looking to bag Wukong for free – a game that will usually cost you at least $59.99 – then you’ll need to buy one of the following RTX GPUs, either as a discrete GPU or within a desktop. On top of that, some laptop models also qualify.

  • RTX 4090
  • RTX 4080 SUPER
  • RTX 4080
  • RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
  • RTX 4070 Ti
  • RTX 4070 SUPER
  • RTX 4070
  • Laptop with a GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, or RTX 4070 Laptop GPU.
Black Myth: Wukong is currently the number 1 top wishlisted game on Steam, source: Steam

Additions to the bundle

Though not strictly part of the bundle, something that is heavy in Nvidia’s marketing is the support for Nvidia DLSS, an AI technology that boosts performance without sacrificing image quality. This means you will be able to play Black Myth: Wukong’s with added visuals at smooth frame rates, even on demanding settings. Nvidia Reflex is another exciting feature included in this partnership. Reflex technology minimizes system latency, ensuring your in-game actions translate instantly to the screen.  Here’s a quick breakdown of what the Black Myth: Wukong GeForce RTX 40 Series Bundle offers:

  • Free copy of Black Myth: Wukong on Steam
  • Enhanced visuals with full ray tracing
  • Smooth performance with Nvidia DLSS
  • Lightning-fast responsiveness with Nvidia Reflex
  • Trailblazer’s Scarlet Gourd

You will need to head on over to the Black Myth: Wukong bundle page to see a complete list of participating retailers in your country. Once you’ve purchased a qualifying RTX 40 series product, you’ll receive email instructions on how to redeem your free game and the exclusive Trailblazer’s Scarlet Gourd in-game item.

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