Unknown 9: Awakening developer Reflector Entertainment has suffered layoffs

Unknown 9: Awakening developer Reflector Entertainment has suffered layoffs, according to several former developers posting on social media.

As first noticed by Kotaku’s Ethan Gach (via Game Developer), several ex-Reflector Entertainment employees have taken to social media to confirm that they are no longer with the company.

Anna Karina Bermudez, a former narrative and game designer on the project, wrote on  LinkedIn: “Unfortunately, I was affected by the layoffs at Reflector Entertainment, which means I’m currently looking for a job as a Narrative Designer or Game Writer. If you hear of any opportunities, please let me know.”

Manou Deneuvel, a former brand manager on the project, wrote: “Hi everyone. I was affected by the layoffs at Reflector Entertainment, and I’m seeking a new role in Marketing or Social Media/Community Management, effective immediately. If you hear of any opportunities or just want to catch up, please reach out.”

Unknown 9: Awakening was released on October 17. At the time of writing, the game has 74 user reviews on Steam, suggesting the game hasn’t sold particularly well.

The Steam description of the game reads: “You are Haroona, a Quaestor born with the ability to venture into a mysterious dimension that overlaps our own, known only as the Fold.

“On her quest for powerful hidden knowledge, Haroona will learn to master her unique connection to the Fold, which allows her to channel its powers into our world, but such power does not go unnoticed and Haroona quickly becomes the target of a splinter faction calling themselves the Ascendants, who want to use the Fold to alter the course of human history.”