The highly anticipated action RPG "Black Myth: Wukong" has shattered the record for peak concurrent players on Steam. The game, which is based on the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West", reached a staggering 2.35 million players online simultaneously on August 21st.

This surpasses the previous record held by the game, which reached 2.223 million players on its launch day just the day before. However, the new peak still falls short of the all-time record held by the battle royale title PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, which reached 3.236 million concurrent players.

Developed by Chinese studio Game Science, "Black Myth: Wukong" has generated significant hype and anticipation among PC gamers. The action RPG follows the journey of the mythical Monkey King as he embarks on an adventure filled with danger and surprises.

While "Black Myth: Wukong" has not yet matched the all-time Steam concurrent player record, the game's developer remains optimistic that it could potentially reach new heights this weekend as more players discover the title. The combination of its strong launch performance and the enduring popularity of its source material suggests the game could continue to attract a massive audience in the days and weeks ahead.