Red Candle Games has announced a Nine Sols prequel manga, titled Nine Sols: The Way of Lear. The prologue for the series is available now.
The Nine Sols manga is the product of a collaboration between MOJOIN and Red Candle Games. The series features art from Yang Chi-Cheng and story by Shihwei Yang. It highlights the story of Lear and the world of Penglai. New chapters will release every Wednesday.
Nine Sols is available now for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, and Final Weapon reviewed Nine Sols last year. The Steam page describes it as follows:
In New Kunlun, hero Yi has awakened the 9 rulers of this forsaken realm. To defeat the 9 Sols in the deserted city.
“Becomes one with the way of Tao…”
New Kunlun, the Solarian’s last sanctuary, has remained quiet for centuries. Inside this vast realm, the ancient gods left mortals with a promised land that is forever protected by the sacred rituals, yet the truth of this world remains unknown to most. Everything changes when Yi, a long forgotten hero from the past, is awoken by a human child.
Follow Yi on his vengeful quest against the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm, and obliterate any obstacles blocking your way in Sekiro-lite style combat. Explore in unique “Taopunk” setting that blends cyberpunk elements with Taoism and far eastern mythology. Unravel the mysteries of an ancient alien race and learn about the fate of mankind.
The next chapter of the Nine Sols prequel manga will release on April 30.
