《黑神话：悟空》全球屠榜——美术生的极致中式美学应用
At 10 am on August 20th, the highly anticipated Chinese 3A game (high development cost, long development cycle, and resource-intensive), “Black Myth: Wukong”, was officially released and instantly became an internet sensation. It dominated Weibo’s trending searches, and its popularity skyrocketed on international charts as well.
8月20日上午10点，带着浓浓中国文化底蕴的中国第一款3A游戏（开发成本高、开发周期长、消耗资源多）《黑神话·悟空》正式发售，瞬间火爆全网！直接霸榜微博热搜，就连外网的热度也是不断攀升，登顶多国热销榜。
The game’s visual-level art design exceeded expectations for “Journey to the West”, evolving beyond paper and television adaptations. The character Sun Wukong became a controllable figure, allowing players to experience the legendary hero’s journey firsthand. This realization of childhood fantasies and dreams left players in awe.
影像级的美术设计更是满足了我们对《西游记》的所有幻想，不再停留于纸张、影视剧中，而是让孙悟空成为手中可操控的角色，亲身经历他所经历的一切。完美呼应了小时候我们憧憬的神话世界，梦境终成现实。
Art students expertly applied traditional Chinese aesthetics to create a visually stunning game! Promoting traditional culture to the forefront, this showcases the true essence of an art student’s purpose!
美术生把中式美学应用到极致！把传统文化推进台前！原来这才是美术生真正的意义！
I. Character Design
一、人物设定
The protagonist of “Black Myth: Wukong” is undoubtedly Sun Wukong, a character deeply embedded in Chinese culture. Elements such as Qitian Dasheng, Huoyan Jingu, Dao Qiang Bu Ru, and the Seventy-Two Transformations, as well as the iconic Golden-Hooped Rod, Phoenix-Winged Purple Gold Crown, and Locks Golden Chainmail, were brought to life visually, perfectly capturing the essence of Sun Wukong.
《黑神话：悟空》的主角当然是孙悟空。这位深化故事人物每一位中国人都非常熟悉，齐天大圣、火眼金睛、刀枪不入、七十二变…
如意金箍棒、凤翅紫金冠、锁子黄金甲等元素，在视觉上完美还原了人们心目中孙悟空的经典形象。
In the game, there are three distinct depictions of Wukong, representing his demonic, human, and spiritual aspects. The player interacts with a monkey wielding the golden staff, a golden cicada, and an elderly, enlightened version of Wukong. The portrayal retains Wukong’s characteristic bravery and extraordinary wit while infusing him with additional emotional depth and humanism.
游戏中的悟空拥有三种不同的形象，分别代表了他的魔性、人性和佛性。手持金箍棒的猴子、以金蝉身份参与故事的主角，以及毛发脱落的老猿，
既保留了其英勇无畏、机智过人的特点，又赋予了其更多的情感色彩和人性光辉。这样的设计不仅让角色更加立体、真实，也让玩家在游戏过程中更容易产生共鸣。
Such character design not only increases dimensionality and realism but also allows players to empathize deeply with the protagonist throughout the game. Apart from Wukong, the game features a myriad of original characters, such as Tiger Vanguard and a captivating serpent boss, each boasting unique designs and embodying rich cultural narratives and connotations.
除了主角之外，游戏中还设计了许多原创角色，如虎先锋、美女蛇等80余种boss级别的怪物，这些角色不仅在设计上具有独特性，还承载着深厚的文化背景和故事内涵。
II. Scene Design
二、场景设定
As a 3A blockbuster, the game’s development team traversed numerous renowned heritage sites, constructing game environments using real-life scanned scenes. The game meticulously selects 36 Chinese landmarks, including Chongqing’s Dazu Rock Carvings, Shanxi’s Yuwang Temple’s Twenty-Eight Constellations, and Zhejiang’s Time and Thought Temple.
作为一款3A大作，游戏制作团队远赴各类名胜古迹，场景搭建全部都由实景扫描。
游戏精心选取了中国36个景点作为游戏背景，如重庆大足石刻，山西晋城玉皇庙二十八星宿，浙江时思寺等。
During the scanning of Chongqing’s Dazu Rock Carvings, the modeling process required an incredible 1.2 billion facets, demonstrating the extensive effort behind the scenes.
在扫描第一版重庆大足石刻时，建模一度达到夸张的“12亿个面”，这可见背后耗费的工作量何其巨大。
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In addition to meticulously depicting ancient architecture and geographical landscapes, the art team integrated an abundance of traditional pattern elements, such as dragons and phoenixes, and auspicious clouds. These additions enhanced the game’s visual experience while providing players with a profound understanding of the vastness and depth of Chinese culture.
美术团队对古代建筑、地貌景观细腻刻画的同时，还融入了大量的传统图案元素，如龙凤呈祥、祥云瑞气等。这些元素不仅丰富了游戏的视觉体验，也让玩家在玩游戏的同时感受到了中国文化的博大精深。
III. 3D Modeling
三、3D建模
The 3D modeling technology in “Black Myth: Wukong” is exceptional, ensuring high fidelity reproduction of characters and scenes. The game’s impressive visual effects, meticulous engraving details, and overall aesthetic performance are commendable.
《黑神话：悟空》的3D建模技术非常出色，确保了角色和场景的高保真度还原。无论是细节上的雕琢，还是整体的视觉表现，游戏中的效果都令人惊艳。
IV. Chinese Elements
四、中国风细节
The save mechanic in “Black Myth: Wukong” is distinctively designed with integrated Chinese traditional elements. For example, holding a weapon in the right hand while burning incense in the left, and using a monk’s staff to dissipate golden light and remove dust. This innovative application pays tribute to traditional culture while allowing players to experience the profound foundation and unique style of Chinese culture.
《黑神话：悟空》游戏的存档方式很特别，巧妙地融合了中国传统元素，比如右手拿兵器，左手上香，佛拂去浊尘，散发金光。这不仅是对传统文化的致敬，也是对现代游戏技术的一种创新应用，让玩家体验到中华文化的深厚底蕴和独特风格。
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V. Key Figure in Game Art Design
五、游戏美术设计的核心角色
Yang Qi, the Art Director of “Black Myth: Wukong”, has been studying traditional Chinese painting since childhood. He graduated from the Oil Painting Department of the School of Fine Arts at the China Academy of Art in 2007. He has participated in the creative development of several renowned online games, earning recognition as an industry-leading game designer and representative of Chinese game concept design.
《黑神话：悟空》美术总监杨奇，自幼就学习国画，2007年毕业于中国美术学院绘画艺术学院油画系，
曾参与多款知名网络游戏的创意和研发工作，是行业一线游戏设计师、中国游戏概念设计的代表人物，以其独到的设计理念和表现手法，获得了国内外CG领域的一致认可。
Yang Qi’s exceptional design philosophy and presentation techniques have garnered unanimous recognition within the domestic and international CG fields. During on-site research, he discovered the devastating effects of time on ancient architecture. In order to preserve the aesthetics and impact of these historical structures, he decided to feature them in the game. For instance, in the game trailer, the distant view during the battle between Wukong and Jinlong is modeled after Dule Temple in Tianjin’s Mou County, one of the few surviving Liao Dynasty structures.
杨奇在实地考察中，发现了时间对古老建筑的摧残不留余地。为了能保留那些古老建筑的美感和影响力，他决定将这些具有历史的建筑展现在游戏当中，例如在游戏预告中悟空与亢金龙的战斗，远景处的古刹原型是天津蓟县独乐寺，该寺是目前所存不多的辽代遗构之一。
VI. Importance of Art Design in Games
六、美术设计在游戏中的重要性
Art design plays a crucial role in games, which can be manifested in the following aspects:
美术设计在游戏中扮演着至关重要的角色，其重要性体现在以下几个方面：
1、Visual Appeal: Art design creates the first impression of a game. An excellent art style and visual effects can capture players’ attention, spark their interest, and encourage them to play the game.
1、视觉吸引力：美术设计是游戏留给玩家的第一印象。优秀的美术风格和视觉效果能够吸引玩家的注意力，激发他们的兴趣，从而促使他们体验游戏。
2、Immersive Experience: Art design helps create an immersive game world. Each element, from characters, environments, to user interface, should be harmonious and unified, making players feel as if they are inside the game world.
2、沉浸式体验：美术设计帮助创造一个沉浸式的游戏世界。从角色、环境到界面设计，每一个元素都应和谐统一，让玩家感觉仿佛置身于游戏世界之中。
3、Emotional Connection: Art design can convey emotions and story backgrounds. Through the use of color, lighting, and scene layouts, art design can enhance the emotional expression of the game, helping players build a deeper emotional connection with the characters and story.
3、情感连接：美术设计能够传递情感和故事背景。通过色彩、光线、场景布局等手段，美术设计可以强化游戏的情感表达，帮助玩家与游戏角色和故事建立更深层的情感联系。
4、Game Recognition: A unique art style is crucial for game brand recognition. A recognizable art style can make a game stand out amongst its competitors, becoming a classic.
4、游戏辨识度：独特的美术风格是游戏品牌识别的关键。一个具有辨识度的美术风格可以让游戏在众多竞品中脱颖而出，成为经典。
5、Guidance: Art design also guides gameplay. For example, visual elements like color and shape can indicate to players which elements are interactive, and which are dangerous areas.
5、引导和指示：美术设计在游戏玩法中也起到引导作用。例如，通过颜色、形状等视觉元素，可以指示玩家哪些是可互动的元素，哪些是危险区域。
6、Cultural and Aesthetic Communication: Art design is an important means of conveying cultural characteristics and aesthetic concepts. Incorporating art elements with specific cultural backgrounds into games not only enriches game content but also promotes cultural exchange and communication.
6、文化和审美传达：美术设计是传递文化特色和审美观念的重要途径。在游戏中融入具有特定文化背景的美术元素，不仅可以丰富游戏内容，还能促进文化的传播和交流。
Market Competitiveness: In the fiercely competitive gaming industry, outstanding art design is one of the key factors in enhancing product competitiveness. Aesthetically pleasing game graphics often receive more favorable reviews from media and players, thus increasing sales and market share.
7、市场竞争力：在市场竞争激烈的游戏行业中，优秀的美术设计是提高产品竞争力的关键因素之一。精美的游戏画面往往更容易获得媒体和玩家的好评，从而提高销量和市场占有率。
Therefore, art design is not only an important component of game visual presentation, but also a critical factor influencing game experience and market performance.
因此，美术设计不仅是游戏视觉呈现的重要组成部分，也是影响游戏体验和市场表现的关键因素。
Yang Qi mentioned that game creation requires a spirit of adventure, daring to actively try new things. Regardless of whether “Wukong” can smoothly embark on its journey to the West, we should pay tribute to the pioneers and embark on the path of scripture retrieval. The journey itself is more important than reaching the destination.
杨奇表示创作游戏要有一定的冒险精神，要敢于去积极尝试新的事物，无论《悟空》是否能顺利西行，我们都应当向“先行者”致敬，踏上取经之路，比抵达灵山更重要。
As consumers’ aesthetic needs continue to increase, aesthetics will play an indispensable role in future industries. Aesthetic economy has become a significant economic phenomenon in the 21st century, profoundly impacting lifestyles and social development. In an era of rapid technological development, the importance of aesthetic value in products will continue to increase, becoming a key factor in the competitiveness of all walks of life.
随着消费者对审美需求的不断提升，美学在未来的行业中具有不可忽视的重要性，美学经济成为21世纪的重要经济现象。对生活方式和社会发展产生深远影响，在技术日益发展的背景下，审美价值在产品中的比重将不断增加，成为各行各业竞争力的关键。
