Square Enix Reveals Release Date for Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Square Enix have officially announced the release date for Life is Strange: Double Exposure, the highly anticipated next chapter in the beloved Life is Strange series. Fans of the franchise can dive into this all-new supernatural murder mystery starting October 30, 2024, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A Nintendo Switch version is also in development and will be released at a later date.

In Life is Strange: Double Exposure, players will once again take on the role of Max Caulfield, who has become an artist-in-residence at the prestigious Caledon University. Max, now a professional photographer, is haunted by a troubled past but is eager to embrace her new life at Caledon, surrounded by fresh challenges and friendships.

At the heart of the story is Max's new friend, Safiya Llewellyn-Fayyad, an outgoing graduate student with a talent for poetry. The two form a close bond, spending much of their time together. However, everything changes when Max stumbles upon Safi's lifeless body on campus one fateful night.

Determined to save her friend, Max attempts to use her Rewind ability an ability fans of the first game know all too well, but apparently, this older Max hasn’t used this ability in years. Instead of going back in time, Max discovers a parallel timeline where Safi is still alive but remains in grave danger. With the killer set to strike again in both realities, Max must navigate between two timelines to prevent the same murder from happening twice.

Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses

Life is Strange: Double Exposure will be available in several editions:

• Standard Edition: Includes the base game (PlayStation 5 physical version).

• Deluxe Edition: Includes the base game, Spooky Outfit Pack, and Decades Outfit Pack (digital version).

• Ultimate Edition: Includes the base game, Spooky Outfit Pack, Decades Outfit Pack, Final Fantasy VII Outfit Pack, Fan Favorite Outfit Pack, Paw Prints Cat Outfit Pack, and exclusive cat-related content.

Pre-order bonuses include early access to the first two chapters of the game.

A New Take on the Life is Strange Formula

Life is Strange: Double Exposure aims to bring a fresh twist to the franchise’s signature narrative-driven gameplay. Max's ability to Shift between parallel timelines introduces a new dynamic, where players will explore two distinct versions of reality. Every decision made in one timeline impacts the other, adding layers of complexity to the murder mystery.

With familiar mechanics and plenty of new surprises, Double Exposure promises an unforgettable experience that will have players at the edge of their seats.

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