Driven by a seasoned and diverse development team, Unknown 9: Awakening represents the tentpole of a much larger content ecosystem that is being built around the ambitious Unknown 9 storyworld.

Unknown 9: Awakening follows the story of Haroona, a Quaestor born with the ability to venture into the Fold: a mysterious dimension that overlaps our own. In their 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. But such power does not go unnoticed. Haroona quickly becomes the target of the Ascendants, the splinter faction of a secret organization known as the Leap Year Society, which wants to use the Fold to alter the course of human history.

Players will embark on a globetrotting journey to right the wrongs of Haroona's past. As this quest unfolds, they will choose whether to ambush opponents from the shadows or fight by stepping into their enemies to control them, dodge bullets, shield attacks, hurl energy, and devise creative combat combinations to customize their playstyle.

Bandai Namco Entertainment and Reflector Entertainment revealed today “A Light Lies Within”, the theme song of the Unknown 9: Awakening video game, co-composed and performed by American singer BANKS.

This uplifting track reflects the journey of the game's protagonist, Haroona, capturing her inner strength and quest for truth through its powerful lyrics. To shed light on this collaboration, a music video is available now, retracing Haroona’s steps on her quest around the world, to the rhythm of BANKS’ song and lyrics.

The broader Unknown 9 universe features interconnected media and content offerings with intersecting characters and storylines that form a rich and immersive Storyworld - including a mystery-thriller novel by bestselling author Layton Green entitled Unknown 9: Genesis, an original podcast called Unknown 9: Out of Sight, and a comic book, Unknown 9: Torment. These various offerings are all standalone products, but when experienced as a whole, they form a broader narrative and lead to a greater appreciation of the mysterious Unknown 9 universe. 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 is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC on October 18, 2024.