Feng Ji Teases Black Myth: Zhong Kui's Story Tone: 'Not Simple'

Game Science producer Feng Ji responded to a fan asking if Black Myth: Zhong Kui's story would be lighter, replying with a 'not simple' emoji—hinting the tone may stay heavy.

Think Black Myth: Zhong Kui might lighten things up after the grim vibes of Black Myth: Wukong? Producer Feng Ji just dropped a hint that suggests otherwise—and it's about as subtle as a boss fight.

Over in the comments, a fan posed the big question to Feng Ji: would Zhong Kui's story be a bit more relaxed? After all, they noted, game stories these days have felt pretty heavy and brooding. Fair point—plenty of us have been through the emotional wringer with recent releases.

Feng Ji didn't give a straight yes or no. Instead, he replied with a single emoji reading "not simple." That's it. No essay, no interview, just two characters and a whole lot of implication.

The response quickly caught players' attention, and the community is widely reading it as a hint. The general take? Black Myth: Zhong Kui probably won't be a breezy, lighthearted ride—it's likely to keep that complex, weighty tone the series is known for.

To be clear, the developer hasn't revealed any specific plot details for the game yet. So for now, this is one emoji and a lot of speculation—but in this fandom, that's more than enough to get people talking.

For those unfamiliar, Zhong Kui is a figure from Chinese folklore—a ghost-catcher and demon queller—so a darker, more layered narrative wouldn't exactly be a shock. If anything, the setting practically invites it.

The game is currently listed for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. More information is expected to be revealed down the line, so keep your eyes peeled.

What do you make of Feng Ji's cryptic emoji? Are you hoping for a heavier story, or were you ready for something a little lighter this time around? Let us know in the comments.