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Wu-Tang Clan have revealed their latest venture into gaming with the announcement of a new title, ‘Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver’. According to the game’s synopsis, players are summoned to help defend the home of Shaolin by joining forces with the legendary hip-hop group. The storyline revolves around battling the sinister Deceiver, with the Wu-Tang Clan passing on their mystical powers to a new generation of fighters. Players, alongside friends, will draw on the group's iconic wisdom and skills to restore Shaolin as a symbol of unity and strength.
The multiplayer action game promises a soundtrack packed with Wu-Tang classics, alongside new music composed by DJ Just Blaze. Reflecting on the project, Blaze expressed amazement at how far things had come, saying that being able to reimagine the group’s music in such an expansive, interactive world felt surreal. He noted that while producing music for traditional formats could be limiting, the game's creative freedom allowed the music to truly unfold and guide players on a journey. Blaze described the project as a tribute to hip-hop and to Wu-Tang, explaining that in addition to favourites like ‘C.R.E.A.M’ and ‘Protect Ya Neck’, the game will include deep cuts such as U-God’s ‘Bizarre’, ‘Dexbeat’, and ‘Elevation’ to cater to long-time fans.
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Originally conceptualised as a companion to the upcoming horror film ‘Angel of Dust’, the game has taken on a life of its own. The film is being produced by Ghostface Killah, with RZA directing and handling the score. Ghostface Killah shared that expanding the ‘Angel of Dust’ universe into a game was a natural progression and offered a deeper, more immersive way to explore its supernatural narrative. He explained that the aim was to blend music, storytelling, and gameplay, and he looked forward to fans stepping into its eerie world.
‘Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver’ will be released for PC and consoles, although a launch date has not yet been announced. This will mark the group's return to gaming since their 1999 PlayStation title, ‘Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style’.
Wu-Tang’s Farewell Tour Begins as ‘The Last of Us’ Sees Gaming Resurgence
Meanwhile, the group has just kicked off their final headline tour, ‘Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chapter’, which began last week in Baltimore. Featuring a 40-track setlist, the show brought together all surviving members — RZA, GZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa — performing both group hits and solo material. The North American farewell run concludes on 18 July in Philadelphia.
In a separate update, the second season of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ has reportedly sparked renewed interest in the video game it’s based on, drawing millions of new players.
