We’re a less than a week away from Unknown 9: Awakening’s worldwide premiere!
No longer a young apprentice intimidated by her gifts, Haroona is ready to step into her power and take on whatever the game’s perilous landscapes have in store for her.
Watch our heroine wield her incredible talents in the action-adventure game’s Cinematic Launch Trailer and learn what you can do to prepare to join her life-altering quest this Friday!
Familiarize yourself with Haroona’s most epic Umbric moves
The moment you step into Haroona’s shoes, you gain instant access to the Fold’s otherworldly power. It’s up to you to assess every enemy encounter and decide how best to wield your Umbric abilities.
Learn to channel the Fold’s energy into our world, then use it to scope out your surroundings, power your combat moves, carry out covert attacks, and shield yourself from enemy fire.
Remember, Haroona’s as sneaky as she is aggressive. She also has a knack for using her environment to her advantage. Whether you go stealth or full brawler, rest assured. There’s no shortage of ways to barrel through the Ascendant forces standing in your path.
Peek into the Fold to spot hidden foes. Throw Umbric Ripples to gather Ascendants together before Crushing a nearby gas canister that sends them up in flames. Play your opponents like pieces on a chessboard, using your Stepping ability to turn them against one another. Sneak up on enemies to perform soul-crushing Takedowns or get up close and personal as you launch devastating Umbric Attacks.
There are many more talents in Haroona’s wheelhouse and an infinite number of ways to use them. Are you looking to craft a set of winning strategies? The game’s Creative Director, Christophe Rossignol, can walk you through her Umbric potential. If you’re hesitating between Stealth and Combat, we have a few tips and tricks to ensure you play our action-adventure game your way.
Listen to Unknown 9’s official theme song featuring BANKS
Unknown 9 is home to some of the world’s bravest and brightest minds, all of whom have answered the call to uncover the wonders of our world, said to be hiding in plain sight.
We’re referring to Quaestors, the cast of characters tasked with propelling our narrative universe’s many tales forward. And what better way to honor these truth seekers and their heroic journeys than through song.
Watch the music video for A Light Lies Within, and channel your inner Quaestor! Co-produced and performed by BANKS, the track can be streamed on all major platforms and will appear on the game’s original soundtrack, slated for release on October 18.
Check out the other adventures unfolding across Unknown 9
The game may be the first chapter in our narrative universe’s series of adventures, but there’s no need to follow every quest in chronological order.
Explore the larger universe of Awakening by diving into the many stories out now to glean useful insights into the lore. You’ll familiarize yourself with the Fold and get a closer look at both the Leap Year Society and the Ascendants. You might even spot a few character crossovers from the game!
The best part is that the Unknown 9 universe is on the brink of expansion. The coming weeks will see existing adventures take exciting new turns and original tales make their world debuts. What’s more, as you hop from one quest to the next, you might just stumble upon a secret to keep or puzzle to solve.
Secure your pre-order bonus!
You have less than four days to pre-order the game and lock in a free cosmetic DLC!
For those still considering which edition to go with, here’s what’s on offer:
Unknown 9: Awakening Standard Edition
Included in all Standard Edition pre-orders is the Quaestor cosmetic pack, which comes with a Quaestor-themed Haroona skin, two color and texture options, an extra journal cover, as well as two Umbric animations: Haroona’s Crush and Stepping moves.
Unknown 9: Awakening Deluxe Edition
Pre-order the Deluxe Edition to receive the Quaestor, Aviator, Mercenary, and Shadow packs, totalling four themed outfits for Haroona, eight color and texture options, as well as four unique journal sleeves. You’ll also get eight combat animations, including Haroona’s Crush and Stepping abilities, Umbric attacks, Takedowns, and Burst attacks.
Unknown 9: Awakening Collector’s Edition
Sold exclusively on the Bandai Namco Store, the Collector’s Edition comes with the bonus Quaestor pack along with in-game replicas like Haroona’s prized amulet, a Leap Year Society coin, a metal game case, and a Quaestor’s journal that is sure to come in handy while exploring the rest of the Unknown 9 universe.
The time has come for you to awaken. Your quest begins on October 18, when Unknown 9: Awakening launches on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.