Embark on a Journey into the Unknown: Unknown 9: Awakening Release Date Announced, Pre-Orders Open with Free Cosmetic DLC
After several delays, Reflector Entertainment’s Unknown 9: Awakening will be released on October 18th. Pre-orders are now available, providing free cosmetic outfits for protagonist Haroona. The game's latest trailer, which premiered at Opening Night Live, is all about Haroona’s evolution from pupil to hero. Not only do you witness Anya Chalotra bring our heroine to life in all her fierceness, but you also get a preview at the game’s official them song, A Light Lies Within, co-created and performed by singer-songwriter BANKS!
Haroona is prepared to leverage her ties to the Fold—another plane of existence she realizes she’s visited countless times, for as long as she can remember. She knows this shadow realm harbors much danger but conquering it can unleash her Umbric potential along with a vast amount hidden knowledge. She realizes that her ultimate purpose extends far beyond seeking retribution for the traumas of her past. After all, the future of humankind is in jeopardy. She recognizes her potential and will stop at nothing to master her Fold-powered abilities, for herself, for Reika, for humanity.
Haroona is ready to awaken. The question is, are you?
Unveiling Haroona's Umbric Powers
The Gameplay Walkthrough Trailer gave you a taste of the different Umbric approaches you can take to tackle Ascendant forces, and the Live-Action trailer puts some of her most impressive combat, stealth, and Umbric moves on display. Get up close and personal with Haroona, going beyond quick-paced melee sequences, as she hurls Umbric energy to Push an opponent away. Catch her Stepping into an Ascendant to take out one of his comrades and witness her wielding her mysterious Shroud ability. This trailer is your front-row ticket to experiencing just how potent her Umbric skills are.
Pre-Order Your Journey into the Unknown
Now that the official release date has been revealed, there’s never been a better time to pre-order the video game. All you need to do is select your preferred platform and edition. Not only will you secure a copy to play on day one of its release, but you’ll also unlock a special pre-order bonus!
The Quaestor DLC is a cosmetic pack, included with all pre-ordered editions of Unknown 9: Awakening. It boasts a unique Quaestor-themed outfit for Haroona, two additional color and texture options, a bonus journal sleeve, and two combat animations. Those who pre-order the Standard Edition of the game receive the base game and the bonus Quaestor cosmetic DLC. Choose the Deluxe Edition and you’ll unlock four unique DLCs. Together, the Quaestor, Aviator, Mercenary, and Shadow cosmetic packs include a total of four themed outfits, eight color and texture options, four bonus journal sleeves, and eight alternative attack animations.
The Bandai Namco Store pre-order exclusive includes all four cosmetic DLCs and the following collector’s items:
- Quaestor’s Journal
- Metal Amulet
- Unique Steelbook
- Haroona Art Print
Choose Your Path to Awakening
Which edition will you choose? The world premiere of the Unknown 9: Awakening video game is just under two months away. Pre-order the game, secure up to four DLCs and let the official countdown begin! A new trailer is also available, mixing live action with gameplay showcasing some of the abilities players can harness. Utilizing Stepping, Haroona can possess enemies and use their weapons against each other. Telekinesis is also available to push enemies, but you can pull them close for melee attacks. If an up close and personal approach doesn’t suit you, entering stealth and surprising targets is a viable strategy. Haroona will tackle more challenging threats on her journey, but the sights are gorgeous enough to deal with them.
Embracing the Future of Gaming
Unknown 9: Awakening will be available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Besides the Standard Edition, there’s a Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game and three DLC packs containing other unique outfits for players to don. There’s also a physical Collector’s Edition with some goodies like a Quaestor’s Journal, Metal Amulet, and more.
Prepare for a thrilling adventure, delve into the mysteries of the Fold, and master your Umbric abilities. Unknown 9: Awakening is about to take you on a journey you won’t forget. Pre-order your copy today and join the awakening!
