Reflector Entertainment agreed that the game Unknown 9: Awakening could not show the expected performance. The sales and player returns that make frustration since the exit of the game in 2024 pushed the studio to take a difficult decision. This was not limited only to the failure of the studio’s first project, but also led to the cancellation and removal of a project that has not yet been announced.
Unknown 9: Remaining Performance Under Awakening and Expectations
Unknown 9: Awakening, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms released on October 2024. The game in the center of the story of discovering the forces of Haroona, a young woman in India, was aimed to create a wide “hikaye universe”. However, the game received mixed comments from critics and could not meet the expectations of the studio in the commercial sense. Reflector noted that even investments and timeline changes made in the development process of the game cannot be corrected.
Reflector Entertainment has gone through the work of some employees that are increasingly re-made after failure. Studio announced that the affected employees will offer adequate senior compensation, health care and career planning support. Herve Hoerdt, CEO of the company, expressed that the work made is necessary to adopt the studio “single project approach”. It also noted that some employees from the work can be transferred to another project without notice.
Home The main company connected by Reflector announced that Bandai Namco will continue to invest in projects for the Western market. However, Unknown 9: Awakening’s failure, the risks of such projects were once more viewed. Studio reduced 18% of its workforce in 2023.
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Reflector Entertainment shows the challenges of creating new IPs in the gaming world. Unlimited 9: While Awakening has been set out with the goal of creating a big story universe, he did not see the interest expected by fans and critics.
