“Black Myth: Wukong” is an action RPG developed by Game Science Studio, a Chinese game development team. The game is a sequel to the 16th-century Chinese classic novel Journey to the West. Players take on the role of Wukong, experiencing his growth and battles.
As China’s first AAA game, Black Myth: Wukong achieved massive success immediately after its release on August 20, 2024. In just a few days, it sold over 15 million copies, earning more than $700 million. This shows how popular the game has become.
You might have seen many short videos about Black Myth: Wukong on TikTok recently. Yes, it’s that crazy.
There’s also a wild story circulating on Chinese TikTok. A new game streamer live-streamed for 27 hours straight on the day of the game’s release. He received over 1.6 million RMB in gifts, which is more than $200,000. Even after platform fees, he still made over $100,000. I can’t verify his exact earnings, but I saw that he had over 100,000 viewers in his stream, so it’s possible.
Right now, there are huge money-making opportunities in live streaming, videos, eBooks, photos, and merchandise related to Black Myth: Wukong.
You don’t need followers or years of experience in online money-making. You just need the desire to make money and the willingness to take action. You can do it.
How to Make Money on TikTok Live
After the release of Black Myth: Wukong, live streaming platforms have exploded in popularity. Many game streamers have gained thousands, even tens of thousands, of followers in just a day or two through live streaming.
By the way, don’t worry about how to make money on TikTok with 1,000 followers, or how to make money on TikTok Live. Just do it.
From my observation, even a new account with few followers can maintain an average of 400 viewers on TikTok Live, even on a weekday morning.
When your live stream has many viewers, even if most don’t send gifts, some will. If you stream long enough, the amount of gifts can be substantial.
Besides earning from gifts, you can also sell products during your live stream. You can even sell game activation codes, and some viewers might buy the game after seeing your gameplay.
If you don’t have followers and don’t know how to make money on TikTok, also you have the time, just start a TikTok Live.
Apart from TikTok, you can also choose other platforms to stream on. Live streaming can help you quickly gain a large following even without existing fans. With professional guidance and account management later on, you can earn even more.
Game Videos
Posting game videos is also a very profitable way to make money. You can earn directly through the TikTok Creativity Program Beta, and you don’t even need to show your face.
If you don’t know how to make money through the TikTok Creativity Program, I’ve covered it in another post. Check out the information on applying for the TikTok Creativity Program here: How to make money on TikTok without followers?
You can choose to post different types of game videos. Currently, any video related to Black Myth: Wukong gets a lot of views on TikTok.
1. Game Story Videos
Each level of Black Myth: Wukong introduces new characters and exciting stories. Many people are interested in background story videos, especially with the game’s popularity.
Remember, don’t skip posting just because others have already done so. The truth is, not everyone has seen those videos. Even if they have, some will watch them again.
For example, the love story between Bajie and the spider demon in the fourth part of the game, paired with sad music, can draw viewers in. They might even check out other related videos on your TikTok account.
2. Game Strategy Videos
Many people are interested in the game but may struggle with certain levels. They often search online to see how others cleared those stages.
The later levels are harder to pass, and strategy videos for these challenging levels tend to attract more viewers.
Additionally, Black Myth: Wukong has many interesting side quests. Some players, unfamiliar with the story, may miss certain levels, and strategy videos can help them out.
3. Other Types of Videos
The two video types mentioned above might already be popular among game streamers. But don’t worry, it’s not too late. The game’s popularity could last for months.
You can create similar content to what others have done, but do it better. There are also niche areas in game videos that others haven’t explored yet, which you can try.
Based on my gaming experience, if someone made tutorials on how to get items like equipment, gourds, and wine materials, or treasures like the Fireproof Shield, I’d be very interested.
There are also early game skill point guides, monster background stories for each level, and tutorials on achieving in-game achievements. These would definitely attract a lot of interest.
As long as the competition in these niche areas is low, and you create this kind of content, you can benefit from long-tail keyword traffic.
E-Commerce
E-commerce is one of the most well-known ways to make money. You can start selling Black Myth: Wukong-related products directly on Etsy, Amazon, or other platforms, and even set up your own e-commerce website.
So, what can you sell? You can sell Wukong’s headbands, golden cudgels, figurines, and various in-game merchandise. You can even sell eBooks of Journey to the West.
There’s so much you can sell. If you can find suppliers, you can try dropshipping or affiliate marketing, both of which are great online money-making methods.
You don’t need a warehouse or handle shipping; everything can be done online, allowing you to make money from home.
Social Media
Create a social media account, like on TikTok or YouTube, and earn through the platform’s creator incentives and RPM.
Sun Wukong is an important character in the ancient Chinese novel Journey to the West. So, not only focus on how to make money with Black Myth: Wukong, but also think about how you can monetize Journey to the West online.
The explosive success of Black Myth: Wukong has piqued the interest of many people worldwide in the story of a monkey. This is a business opportunity.
Upload video clips from Journey to the West TV series to YouTube or TikTok, add subtitles with AI tools, and make money from views on the platform. This is a great method.
It’s not quick money, but it will bring in revenue over time. As long as you keep updating, it can last a long time. Even after finishing Sun Wukong’s story, the fans you’ve gained can stick around for other content.
This is just the beginning of a media account, and it could lead to other revenue streams in the future, like selling related books or accepting ads for shows.
The best part is, all these money-making methods don’t require any financial investment. You just need to spend time and use your creativity.
Even if you don’t make a lot of money right away, you’ll gain followers and lay the groundwork for future online income.
In fact, I often see stories on Google about stay-at-home moms, students, and even young kids who want to make money online.
I frequently see searches like:
How to make money from home as a stay-at-home mom?
How to make money as a 12-year-old at home?
Ways for stay-at-home moms to make money?
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What I want to say is that no matter your age, location, or situation, it’s possible to make money online.
If you want to know more ways to make money online, I’ll keep updating. You can read my other blog posts. I hope they help.