Complete Pre-Order Guide for Unknown 9: Awakening – Editions, Bonuses, and Additional Details

2024/09/30

Unknown 9: Awakening, the highly anticipated action-adventure game developed by Reflector Entertainment and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, is approaching its release date in just a few weeks. With the launch imminent, Bandai Namco has unveiled a wealth of information regarding this narrative-driven action-adventure title, including details on pre-orders, system requirements, and more.

This is the debut AA title from Reflector Entertainment, priced at $50 for the Standard Edition. Additionally, a Deluxe Edition is available for $10 more, featuring extra in-game items. Like many modern AAA and AA releases, the game also offers a pre-order bonus.

How to Pre-Order Unknown 9: Awakening on All Platforms

Unknown 9: Awakening is available for pre-order across multiple platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC (Steam). As a cross-generational release, players who purchase the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version can upgrade to the current-gen version without any additional cost.

Here is how you can pre-order Unknown 9: Awakening on each platform:

PlayStation 5/4

Go to the PlayStation Store on your PS5 or PS4.
Find the game under the Pre-Orders tab or use the search bar.
On the game’s page, click Add to Cart and proceed to checkout. Once payment is completed, it will be added to your PlayStation library.
Pre-orders can also be placed through the PlayStation app available on Android and iOS.

Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One

Open the Store app on your Xbox Series X|S.
Search for the game using the search function or check the Latest section.
On the store page, click Pre-Order and follow through with payment. The game will then be added to your Xbox Games library.
You can also use the Xbox app on Android and iOS to place pre-orders.

Windows PC (Steam)

Launch Steam on your PC, go to the Store page, and search for the game.
On the game’s page, select your preferred edition, click “Add to Cart“, and continue to checkout.
Upon successful payment, the game will be added to your Steam library.
Pre-orders can also be made via the Steam mobile app on Android and iOS.

Unknown 9: Awakening Editions, Prices, and Pre-Order Bonus

Similar to many modern AAA and AA games, Unknown 9: Awakening is available in two editions. The $50 Standard Edition includes the base game and a pre-order bonus, while the $60 Deluxe Edition comes with additional cosmetic packs alongside the base game and pre-order bonus.

Here’s what each edition includes:

Standard Edition ($49.99)

Base game
Pre-order bonus cosmetic

Deluxe Edition ($59.99)

Base game
Pre-order bonus cosmetic
Mercenary cosmetic pack
Shadow cosmetic pack
Aviator cosmetic pack

The pre-order bonus for Unknown 9: Awakening includes the Quaestor cosmetic pack, featuring two color variants and alternative animations for Haroona.

Unknown 9: Awakening PC System Requirements

Despite being a cross-generation title, Unknown 9: Awakening has significant PC system requirements. The minimum recommended GPU is an AMD RX 580 (8GB), coupled with a 4 or 6-core CPU featuring hyperthreading, such as the Ryzen 5 3600. The developers recommend an AMD RX 5700XT or equivalent for optimal performance.

Here are the minimum and recommended system requirements for Unknown 9: Awakening:

Minimum Requirements

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
OS: Windows 10
Processor: 4 or 6 cores / 8 threads / 3.6 GHz Base clock speed
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: 8 GB VRAM / AMD RX 580
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 55 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
OS: Windows 10
Processor: 6 cores / 12 threads / 3.4 GHz Base clock speed
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: 8 GB VRAM / AMD RX 5700 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 55 GB available space

Reflector Entertainment also advises installing the game on an SSD instead of an HDD for optimal performance.

Unknown 9: Awakening is set to launch on October 18, 2024, for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC (via Steam).

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