Bandai Namco Kicks Off Xbox Showcase With New ‘Unknown 9: Awakening’ Trailer
Today’s Xbox Partner Preview showcase began with a new trailer for Bandai Namco’s Unknown 9: Awakening, which is now confirmed to be heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point this summer.
As you can see in the video, this is a third-person action-adventure game that seems to borrow inspirations from the likes of Assassin’s Creed and maybe even Tomb Raider, in which protagonist Haroona is left “seeking vengeance” and embarks on a “globetrotting journey”. Here’s a bit more about the story, courtesy of Xbox Wire:
“You’ll step into Haroona’s shoes following a life-changing loss. At first, revenge is all you’re after, but the Unknown 9 universe has other plans. Before you know it, in addition to seeking vengeance, you find yourself on a globetrotting journey, uncovering powerful hidden knowledge.
This puts you on a collision course with the Ascendants, a breakaway faction of a secret society known as the Leap Year Society. Founded by the brilliant and ruthless Vincent Lichter, Unknown 9: Awakening’s main antagonist, this dangerous splinter group intends to use the Fold in ways that could jeopardize the future of humankind.”
In terms of gameplay, you’ll be able to wield your combat abilities however you see fit, whether that’s “channelling the Fold’s energy to wield Umbric abilities”, sticking to stealth wherever possible, or simply going in all-guns blazing.
It still feels like there’s a lot more we need to learn about this one, but we’ll obviously get more details as the game’s launch date approaches. Look out for Unknown 9: Awakening on Xbox Series X and Series S in the near future!
