Game Science Issues Warning: "Black Myth: Wukong" May Crash on Intel's 13th/14th Gen Processors

Intel has previously collaborated with motherboard manufacturers to release microcode updates for its 13th and 14th generation Core desktop processors. These updates aim to fix issues caused by earlier erroneous versions that led to excessive processor voltages and potential hardware damage.

However, Game Science, the developer behind the popular game "Black Myth: Wukong," has announced that the game may experience crashes during shader compilation due to issues related to Intel processors.

Game Science Offers Two Solutions:

1. Consulting with Intel or motherboard manufacturers regarding CPU stability issues, which may involve underclocking the CPU. This solution is essentially the same as the one mentioned earlier, where installing BIOS firmware updates should help address the problem.
2. Skipping shader compilation, allowing players to avoid underclocking. However, choosing this option means Game Science cannot guarantee smooth gameplay, as devices prone to crashing during shader compilation might still experience random crashes while playing.

If users' motherboards lack the latest BIOS firmware updates, they can try downloading the Intel XTU tuning tool to reduce CPU voltage, potentially increasing stability. However, users should approach this based on their specific situations.

Players have reported various issues, including game freezes during scene loading or crashes during screen transitions. Some have even experienced crashes during shader compilation after updating their BIOS firmware.

These issues stem from both game optimization and Intel processors, suggesting that addressing problems requires a case-by-case analysis. Simply updating BIOS firmware might not be a comprehensive solution.