Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia revealed today a first look at gameplay from narrative action-adventure game Unknown 9: Awakening. Developed by Reflector Entertainment, the title is set to release this summer on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam®.
Unknown 9: Awakening is a third-person, narrative-driven, action-adventure game that follows the story of Haroona — a Quaestor born with the ability to venture into the Fold: a mysterious dimension that overlaps our own. On her quest for powerful hidden knowledge, she will learn to master her unique connection to the Fold, which allows her to channel its powers into our world. This does not go unnoticed, as Haroona quickly becomes the target of the Ascendants, a splinter faction of a secret organisation known as the Leap Year Society, looking to use the Fold to alter the course of human history.
Players will take on the role of Haroona, who embarks on a globetrotting journey to right the wrongs of her past. As this quest unfolds, players will choose to stay hidden in the shadows or fight by stepping into their enemies to control them, dodge bullets, shield attacks, hurl energy, and devise creative combat combinations to customise their playstyle.
Joining in on this project is the talented actress Anya Chalotra portraying Haroona, the audacious main protagonist of the game. The actress’ knack for bringing strong female characters to life made her an obvious choice when it came to casting Unknown 9: Awakening’s lead character.
Unknown 9: Awakening is the key entry point into the Unknown 9 IP’s expansive narrative universe, which includes a series of interconnected adventures told across comic books, podcasts, novels, and more. Players will be able to extend their Unknown 9: Awakening experience by enjoying these tales. Those who know where to look will uncover their share of crossovers, callbacks, secrets, and more.
Unknown 9: Awakening will launch this summer 2024 for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam®.
