Game Science, the Chinese developer behind the eagerly awaited action RPG Black myth: Zhong Kui, has released a stunning six-minute Lunar New Year live-action short film. The video presents a unique and captivating premise: ancient-style cooking utilizing ingredients sourced from fantastical monsters.
The short showcases a skilled chef preparing dishes with unusual components, including spirits of monster fish and tree spirits. Viewers are treated to remarkably detailed lighting, realistic physics governing the ingredients, and impressively animated monster designs. Within just five hours of its release, the video garnered nearly four million views on Bilibili and surpassed one million views on Weibo, demonstrating importent public interest.
Producer Feng Ji described the short as “a zhong kui experiment on the tip of the tongue,” suggesting a potential integration of cooking mechanics alongside the game’s core monster hunting gameplay. While not directly tied to the main narrative, the high-quality, in-engine short maintains the series’ established dark and atmospheric aesthetic.
This release serves as another compelling glimpse into the world of Black Myth: Zhong Kui, further fueling anticipation for the game’s eventual launch. The innovative approach of blending culinary artistry with monster lore has clearly resonated with audiences,highlighting Game Science’s commitment to delivering a unique and immersive gaming experience.
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