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<p>Our spacious office—located in the heart of downtown Montreal—may be our home base, but the world is our oyster. As a Bandai Namco Studio, the products and experiences we build are tailored to global audiences.</p>


A local studio, a global impact.

<p>We’re on the verge of sharing our first IP’s narrative universe with the world, and that’s just the beginning. Reflector Entertainment is searching for talented individuals from the video game industry and beyond to grow their careers while contributing to our next momentous endeavours.</p>


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<p>We are fierce collaborators both at work and at play. Connect with colleagues and make your mark by joining our committees, participating in fun team-building activities, and attending our monthly get-togethers.</p>


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<p>Employee well-being is at the heart of every decision we make. From flexible work arrangements to comprehensive benefits programs, Reflector perks ensure you have the support you need to do your most outstanding work, the way that suits you.</p>


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<p>Interested to know what it’s like to be a Reflectorian? Find out what some of your <a href="/en/life-at-reflector">future colleagues</a> say about their experiences working with us.</p>


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<p>We’re looking for skilled technical and creative talent to help us craft our next groundbreaking experience.</p>


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<p class="ewa-rteLine"><em>Unknown 9: Awakening</em> may be our first grand production, but our collective creativity doesn’t end there. Beyond the confines of our first video game lies the vastness of the <em>Unknown 9</em> universe, an elaborate story-driven world whose rich lore seeps into many adventures unfolding across its narrative landscape.</p>
<p class="ewa-rteLine">What&#8217;s more, as a Bandai Namco Europe-owned studio, we get to flex our storytelling, design, and programming talent by developing epic experiences for one of the group’s successful intellectual properties.</p>
<p>Jump into our world, and you’ll notice that at Reflector, we’re more than just a Montreal video game studio. We’re <a href="/en/universe-building">universe builders</a>.</p>


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Reflector: A Unique Creative Studio | Reflector Entertainment

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Reflector Entertainment and Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe are thrilled to announce the worldwide release of <em>Unknown 9: Awakening</em>.</h3>



<p>It’s a momentous day for our Montreal studio as we proudly announce the worldwide launch of our very <a href="/en/our-video-games" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first video game</a>, <em>Unknown 9: Awakening</em>!</p>



<p>After countless hours of ideating, collaborating, creating, testing, and adjusting, to say we’re excited for you to step into Haroona’s shoes and join her quest is an understatement.</p>



<p>Our heroine is ready to step into the unknown and fulfil her destiny. Are you? Watch the action-adventure game’s cinematic launch trailer and learn more about Reflector’s journey to launch.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Road to Release</h2>



<p>From the initial concept to the final polish, our journey has been filled with challenges and successes, fruitful collaborations, and valuable takeaways, all fueled by our passion for telling great stories and developing creative gameplay experiences.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The rise of Unknown 9: Awakening</h3>



<p>What started as an idea to create something more than a game has since transformed into the development of a fully loaded narrative universe!</p>



<p>From the outset, we wanted to tell a story full of mystery and adventure about humanity’s evolution; a tale that would instill hope, possibility, and a sense of wonder into people’s lives.</p>



<p>To do so, our teams worked diligently to establish an iron-clad mythology that would guide our <a href="/en/universe-building" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">world-building</a> efforts, fuel our game and its world’s rich lore, and ensure we remained true to our initial intentions from start to finish.</p>



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<p>From a development perspective, it was important to devise mechanics that were both unique and, of course, fun to play around with. With <em>Unknown 9: Awakening</em>, it all started with Haroona’s "stepping" ability, which became the foundation for the combat system’s other elements, all of which were designed to give players agency in devising their own unique strategies to progress through the game.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The creation of the Unknown 9 narrative universe</h3>



<p>As the game’s technical and narrative development picked up speed, so did the creation of the larger universe’s many other stories.</p>



<p>Our goal has always been to create worlds made up of overlapping adventures, each one connected in some way to the next and tailored to fit a specific medium. After all, we’re game developers <span style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span> transmedia storytellers!</p>



<p>To create a seamless <a href="/en/news/going-beyond-gaming-with-the-unknown9-experience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">transmedia experience</a> for Unknown 9, our narrative designers and game developers worked closely together to identify the key lore, gameplay, and story elements to carry over from one medium to the next.</p>



<p>The result has since taken the form of a narrative-driven action-adventure game that launches players into a universe riddled with crossovers, callbacks, and Easter eggs!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key Collaborations </h2>



<p>While collaboration across Reflector’s teams was vital to bringing our game and transmedia experience to life, we also had a chance to partner with incredible talent that only served to bolster the experiences we were crafting.</p>



<p>The talented Anya Chalotra portrays <em>Unknown 9: Awakening</em> heroine Haroona, in her first video game role. Having had a chance to work with such a strong and inspiring woman to bring our heroine to life was incredible, to say the least.</p>



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<p>Another inspiring artist we worked with was American singer songwriter BANKS, who co-produced Unknown 9’s official theme song in collaboration with Reflector’s audio and narrative teams.</p>



<p>Available on all major streaming platforms, the track is also featured on <em>Unknown 9: Awakening</em>’s Official Soundtrack.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">About the Game</h2>



<p><em>Unknown 9: Awakening</em> is our Montreal game studio’s first narrative-driven action-adventure game. Its story centres on Haroona, a powerful young Quaestor whose connection to a mysterious dimension called the Fold gifts her unique Umbric abilities.</p>



<p>After witnessing the fall of her beloved mentor at the hands of Vincent Lichter, she sets off to exact revenge on him and his army of Ascendants, a splinter faction of the Leap Year Society who want to use the Fold to usher in a new era for humanity.</p>



<p>As Haroona’s journey progresses, she learns to master her Fold-powered abilities, finds allies in the Leap Year Society, and fights to prevent the world’s long-lost knowledge—powerful secrets said to be guarded by the Unknown 9—from falling into the wrong hands.</p>



<p>The game is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Look Ahead as we Work to Develop Other IP</h2>



<p>The launch of <em>Awakening </em>marks the end of a very important chapter in our video game development company’s <a href="/en/news/reflector-evolution-as-a-bandai-namco-owned-studio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">continued evolution</a>. And the best part is, this is just the beginning!</p>



<p>While the Unknown 9 universe continues to expand in the coming months through the extension of existing stories and the addition of new adventures, we’re also currently developing an <a href="/en/news/bandai-namco-new-ip-montreal" data-type="page" data-id="1140" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">all-new experience</a> for a popular Bandai Namco brand!</p>



<p>To bring our next video game to life, we’re looking to fill positions within our animation, level design, game design, and art teams. If you’re interested in joining us and contributing to the development of a great IP, check out our <a href="https://emplois.reflectorentertainment.com/l/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">open positions </a>and learn <a href="/en/news/8-reasons-to-work-at-reflector" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">why should join</a> our video game development studio.</p>

From Concept to Console and PC: Unknown 9: Awakening is Out Now!

<p>Those of us who work at Reflector Entertainment like to think of our studio as more than a Montreal-based video game development company. We consider ourselves <a href="/en/universe-building" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">universe builders</a> who create entertainment experiences that extend beyond the world of gaming!</p>



<p>Yes, we’re on the brink of delivering our very <a href="/en/our-video-games" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first action-adventure game</a> on October 18, 2024, but did you know that <em>Unknown 9: Awakening</em> is one of many stories belonging to a sprawling transmedia experience?</p>



<p>Check out the Unknown 9 Narrative Universe Trailer in which video game heroine Haroona gives a nod to Unknown 9’s other Quaestors who, just like her, are brave enough to Step into the Unknown to unearth answers to humankind’s most obscure mysteries.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reflector Entertainment’s Transmedia Recipe</h2>



<p>Transmedia is a storytelling approach that takes a single story and tells it across different media formats and platforms. Each part of the story (including the format in which it unfolds) makes a unique contribution to the overall entertainment experience.</p>



<p>Unknown 9’s transmedia recipe includes many different stories told across a variety of entertainment mediums, all of which unfold within a single narrative universe. Each adventure can be enjoyed on its own but consuming them all reveals an overarching tale; a larger narrative that links Unknown 9’s events, people, and phenomena together.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Connecting the Dots</h2>



<p>The characters our stories follow (known as Quaestors) come from different places, backgrounds, even eras, but share similar goals that require them to unearth forgotten truths about our collective past and present, as well as their impact on our future.</p>



<p>Not only do these characters’ journeys expose them to a mysterious dimension called the Fold, but their quests also launch them on a collision course with powerful secret societies whose century-old feud find its way into every Unknown 9 story. What’s more, much of the hidden knowledge being sought out is said to be guarded by the infamous Unknown 9, who choose to reveal themselves in subtle ways across each adventure.</p>



<p>These are just a few of the narrative threads woven into each Unknown 9 tale. The more adventures you follow, the more links, crossovers, and Easter eggs there are to discover, and the more likely you are to revisit a product to confirm the connections you make.</p>



<p>The end result is an ongoing entertainment experience that not only expands with every new story added, but one that can be revisited again and again.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What’s your entry point into the Unknown 9 universe?</h2>



<p>The events of the <em>Unknown 9: Awakening</em> video game are the first to unfold within the narrative universe, making it a great gateway into the world of Unknown 9.</p>



<p>Those who begin their journey with the video game will get to extend their Unknown 9 experience through the many overlapping themes, character crossovers, lore links, and interconnections embedded within the universe’s other adventures!</p>



<p>That said, with one month to go until <em>Awakening</em>’s release on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, there’s no better time to dive into the stories out now. And the best part is that most are available for free!</p>



<p>Visit <a href="https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/unknown9/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unknown9.com</a> to get a feel for Reflector’s unique storytelling approach. Check out Issue #1 of the <em>Unknown 9: Torment</em> comics, Season 1 of the <em>Unknown 9: Out of Sight</em> podcast, and the first two installments of the <em>Unknown 9: Genesis</em> trilogy to start putting the pieces of a larger narrative puzzle together!</p>



<p><em><strong>Spoiler alert: Many of these adventures will continue to evolve, and brand-new ones are slated for release later this fall. Keep your eyes peeled for updates coming soon!</strong></em></p>



<p>If you prefer sticking to a chronological order of events, check out the free single-issue comic book, <em><a href="https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/unknown9/en/news/discover-unknown-9-awakenings-origin-story/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unknown 9: Echoes</a></em>—a prelude that was written, drawn, and designed by <a href="/en/about-reflector" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">awesome Reflectorian creators</a>!</p>



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Going Beyond Gaming with the Unknown 9 Experience  

<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Reflector Entertainment and Bandai Namco Europe announce Unknown 9: Awakening’s release date alongside a Live-Action Trailer today at Gamescom.</h4>



<p>Exciting news! <em><a href="/en/our-video-games" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unknown 9: Awakening</a></em> officially launches on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on October 18, 2024, with pre-orders available now. The announcement marks yet another major milestone in our video game studio’s history.</p>



<p>Here’s a recap of everything that was revealed today!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Unknown 9: Awakening’s new Live-Action Trailer</h2>



<p>Anya Chalotra takes centre stage once again in the latest trailer, which premiered today during Opening Night Live. It underscores heroine Haroona’s readiness to awaken her powers and embark on her quest into the unknown. It also offers a preview of the video game’s official theme song, A Light Lies Within, which pays homage to our protagonist’s journey to Umbric greatness!</p>



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<p>As of today, players can pre-order the various editions of the game and score a bonus cosmetic DLC pack. Depending on the edition selected, it’s also possible to unlock up to three additional cosmetic DLCs as well as collectors’ items!  </p>



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<p>Players can choose from the following editions:<br></p>



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<p>The Collector’s Edition, which is exclusively sold in the Bandai Namco Store, includes replicas of Reika’s amulet, a LYS membership coin, a Quaestor’s journal containing exclusive artwork along with hidden links to the <a href="/en/universe-building" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">larger Unknown 9 universe</a>, and more!  </p>



<p>For additional information about preorders and DLCs as well as the latest <em>Unknown 9: Awakening</em> developments, head over to the<a href="https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/unknown-9/unknown-9-awakening" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> official game page</a>! Those curious about what the rest of our narrative universe has to offer, be sure to visit <a href="https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/unknown9/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unknown9.com</a>.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Join our next major production!</h2>



<p>As <em>Unknown 9: Awakening</em>’s release date looms closer, our Montreal-based team is hard at work developing the next major <a href="/en/news/bandai-namco-new-ip-montreal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reflector x Bandai Namco project</a>.</p>



<p>If contributing to the expansion of a beloved IP sounds interesting to you, check out our <a href="https://emplois.reflectorentertainment.com/l/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">open positions</a> and apply today!</p>