How to Reload/Rollback a Previous Save File in Black Myth: Wukong

Patrick_Yu · September 6

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Black Myth: Wukong is a breathtaking and ambitious action RPG that brings the legendary tale of Journey to the West to life in a way never seen before. Set in a world steeped in Chinese mythology, the game plunges players into the role of The Destined One as they embark on a quest filled with challenging combat, stunning visuals, and intricate storytelling. With a staggering 91 bosses to conquer, each encounter is designed to test your skills and strategy to the limit. Combined with its fluid combat system, diverse abilities, and unforgettable boss encounters, Wukong captures the essence of this classic tale while pushing the boundaries of modern gameplay, offering an experience that is as rewarding as it is challenging.

However, Black Myth: Wukong shares a trait with games like Elden Ring—it doesn't always make it clear when you're about to miss out on critical items, transformations, or unique events. These moments can slip by unnoticed, leaving players without the full experience and potentially locking them out of content they didn't even know was available. Because of this, knowing how to reload a previous save file is essential. This guide will show you how to navigate these hidden challenges, ensuring you don’t miss out on any of the game’s crucial moments or rewards.

Some missable moments in Black Myth: Wukong

1. Chapter 1-5 - Horse Guai Quest + Horse Guai Transformation

Obtaining the Dark Thunder transformation is tied to completing the Horse Guai quest, which spans multiple chapters (1-5). To ensure you don't miss this transformation, it's crucial to interact with Horse Guai at specific locations in each chapter and exhaust all his dialogue before progressing. If you defeat the Keeper of the Flaming Mountains before freeing Horse Guai from his cocoon in Chapter 4, you'll miss out on this powerful transformation.

2. Chapter 2 - Shigandang and Stone Vanguard fight

While no items or transformations are gained from skipping this, you deprive yourself of the fun of watching two hulking rock giants fight each other. After the fight, you can easily clean up or defeat the winner, who, without your intervention, is usually Shigandang since he is the stronger boss.

3. Chapter 4 - Scorpian Lord Fight + His Deathstringer for the Venomous Sting Insect Armor

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Located in Purple Mountain, a secret location in Chapter 4, the Scorpion Lord fight and its corresponding items are among the missable content that you are locked out of if you start the Duskveil Yao Guai King fight. Once the fight begins, the Scorpion Lord will jump into the arena and fight the Duskveil alongside you. While this scene is cool to watch, it also prevents you from getting the Deathstringer and other rewards from defeating the Scorpion Lord in a 1v1 battle. The worst part is that once this scripted event occurs (with the Scorpion Lord jumping in), you can't even exit the game to prevent it from happening. Afterward, the Scorpion Lord will be dead, and you won't be able to find him near the Bounds of Deity’s Abode Shrine.

4. Chapter 4 - Violet Hail Transformation

Like the Scorpion Lord, the quest and fight with Daoist Mi, along with the subsequent reward of the Violet Hail Transformation, are also missable if you defeat the Duskveil boss before completing the Daoist Mi questline.

For a more detailed list of missable moments, check out this post by a Reddit user, RageBait-OhHaHa.

How to reload a previous save file in Black Myth: Wukong

The game, like Elden Ring, only allows you to have one save file per playthrough, so if something unfavorable happens late in the game, you're out of luck. Fortunately, there's a way to roll back your save and recover from missed opportunities. To do this, you'll need to access your Steam save files through File Explorer.

Follow this file path (or the equivalent based on your setup):

Steam > steamapps > common > BlackMythWukong > b1 > Saved

Once inside the "Saved" folder, you'll see two important folders: "SaveGames" and "SaveGamesBackup." The "SaveGames" folder contains your current save file for Black Myth: Wukong, while the "SaveGamesBackup" folder holds previous save files that the game has automatically backed up. In the "SaveGamesBackup" folder, you'll find three types of backups:

Real-time backup
Hourly backup
Daily backup

Choose the backup file you want to use (I prefer the Hourly backup because it helps me pinpoint the exact save I need).

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Inside the selected backup folder, you'll find three .sav files. Copy these files, then go back to the "SaveGames" folder and replace the existing three .sav files with the ones you copied.

After this, start the game, and you should be able to load a previous save.

If you're worried about how this might affect your Steam achievements, rest assured—it didn't impact mine, and I could still earn achievements after rolling back my save.

Conclusion

Black Myth: Wukong offers a rich and challenging experience, deeply rooted in Chinese mythology and demanding careful attention to detail. With numerous missable items and transformations, players must be vigilant to avoid losing out on crucial content. By understanding how to manage your save files, you can navigate these challenges and fully enjoy the game without the frustration of missing key moments or rewards. Remember, being prepared and knowing how to roll back your save can make all the difference in your journey through this breathtaking world.