If you’ve been following Unknown 9: Awakening’s developments, you know that our action-adventure game revolves around the story of Haroona, a talented Quaestor born with an innate connection to a powerful shadow realm known as the Fold.

Over the past few months, we’ve revealed her most impressive talents; her main mission and motives; her greatest companions, and most dangerous enemies.

With pre-orders now available and an October 18, 2024 release date announced, we’re ready to reveal how Haroona’s journey all began.

About Unknown 9: Echoes

What triggered Haroona’s evolution to Umbric greatness?

Unknown 9: Echoes is a free digital comic book that takes you back in time to the streets of Chamiri, India where seasoned Quaestor Reika—in search of a worthy protégé—meets a much younger Haroona, who is simply trying to survive. Upon their first encounter, the Umbric expert instantly senses that this child might just be the pupil she’s been looking for.

As you flip through the pages of the comic book, you’ll get a feel for the depths of the bond shared between the video game heroine and her now-fallen mentor. You’ll also better understand why Haroona is so determined to take Vincent Lichter out.

Speaking of Vincent, his cameo is sure to shed light on his ties to Reika and paints a dark picture of what his ultimate end-goal is shaping up to look like.

Download the Unknown 9 Comic Book for Free

Unknown 9: Echoes details the key events of Haroona’s past, leading right up to Unknown 9: Awakening’s first chapter. Loaded with backstories, character connections, and depictions of many of the chapter locations you’ll visit while playing the game, the comic book also includes original concept art and character sketches!

Download your free copy now to discover the video game’s origin story!