The Wu-Tang Clan are going digital, yet again, as the group will be releasing a new video game that will bring players into the realm of Shaolin.
At this year’s Summer Game Fest, legendary rap group the Wu-Tang Clan unveiled their latest cultural venture: Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver, an action-packed cooperative RPG developed by Brass Lion Entertainment.
The game promises a blend of hip-hop, mythology, and immersive gameplay, soundtracked by both classic Wu-Tang tracks and original music composed by renowned producer and video game enthusiast, Just Blaze.
(Back row L-R) Masta Killa, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Method Man, GZA, (front L-R) Raekwon and Cappadonna of Wu-Tang Clan attend the Mtn Dew ICE launch event on January 18, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York.
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Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver was originally envisioned as a companion piece to Angel of Dust, an upcoming supernatural horror film produced by Ghostface Killah and directed by RZA under AOD Films.
The game will allow up to four players to battle through a fictional version of Shaolin, squaring off against The Deceiver, a menacing antagonist who serves as the game’s final boss. Through its gameplay and narrative, Rise of the Deceiver aims to further expand the themes and dark mystique of the film.
“Creating Angel of Dust has been an incredible journey,” Ghostface Killah said in a statement. “Bringing the story to life through film was just the beginning. Now, with the development of the video game, we are immersing fans even deeper into this supernatural thriller universe.”
Ghostface Killah attends New Era Cap 2017 Complex Con Ambassador Collab lounge with A$AP Ferg, Mike Will Made-IT, Jerry Lorenzo, Takashi Murakami, and Ghostface Killah at Long Beach Convention Center on November 5, 2017 in Long Beach, California.
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He continued, adding, “It’s about blending music, storytelling, and interactive experience. I can’t wait for fans to step into the darkness and discover what lies beneath.”
This marks the Wu-Tang Clan’s first major video game project in over two decades, following the cult-classic 1999 release Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style. That game, featuring all nine original members as playable fighters, broke new ground by integrating hip-hop culture directly into the gaming world. It’s since become a nostalgic gem for fans of both rap and retro gaming.
While Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver will initially debut on PC, console versions are slated for release at a later date. No official launch window has been revealed, but excitement is already building within both the gaming and music communities.
Rza speaks onstage at the “One Spoon Of Chocolate” premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival at BMCC Theater on June 08, 2025 in New York City.
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Ghostface previously shared his excitement for the film and gaming collaboration: “It’s a blessing to partner with Oscar-nominated producer Shaun Redick and Impossible Dream Entertainment, and to be doing business with my brother RZA directing is a dream come true. Putting all these great minds to work together will be legendary.”
RZA echoed the sentiment: “The creative collaboration of RZA and Ghostface has stood the test of time through our music. Now the opportunity to put our creative energies together onto the silver screen has arisen and I’m turbo charged. Bong Bong!”
With its unique fusion of music, storytelling, and action, Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver stands poised to become another defining moment for the Clan in gaming history.
Watch the Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver video game trailer below.
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