Life is Strange: Double Exposure was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase as part of Summer Games Fest, bringing back the original protagonist Max Caulfield for an intense murder mystery.
The 2024 Xbox Showcase brought about a major shock with the announcement of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, the highly-anticipated continuation of the beloved adventure franchise. Since its inception in 2015, the series has amassed a loyal following due to its captivating storylines and focus on player decisions.
With Double Exposure, players will once again step into the role of Max Caulfield as she strives to prevent her friend’s murder in two different timelines.
Release Date & Platforms
The highly anticipated game, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, is set to launch on October 29, 2024.
The game will be accessible on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through the Steam platform.
Trailers
The initial preview for Double Exposure debuted on June 9, 2024.
Max’s discovery of her friend Safi’s body in the woods serves as the foundation of the story, as she sets out on a quest to alter fate and prevent her tragic death by traveling between two different timelines.
Continuing from the initial trailer, a longer preview of gameplay was posted on YouTube on June 13, 2024.
A second trailer, released on August 22, 2024, showcased Max’s abilities and their role in solving Safi’s murder.
You can view it below:
Editions
Pre-orders are currently open for four different versions of the game. A comprehensive breakdown of each edition and its contents can be found below:
The standard edition is priced at $49.99 / £49.99.
- Base game
The cost for the deluxe edition is $59.99 / £59.99.
- Base game
- Spooky Outfit Pack
- Decades Outfit Pack
The Ultimate Edition is priced at $79.99 in the United States and £79.99 in the United Kingdom.
- Final Fantasy VII Outfit Pack
- Fan Favorite Outfit Pack
- Paw Prints Cat Outfit Pack
- Exclusive Cat Content
- Early release – chapters 1 & 2 will unlock 2 weeks ahead of the full game’s release.
The collector’s edition is priced at $59.99 in the US and £54.99 in the UK.
The Square Enix store is the only place where the Collector’s Edition can be pre-ordered. It comes with a few physical items, but it’s worth mentioning that it does not come with a copy of the game.
- This exclusive 12″ vinyl soundtrack is only available here. It includes 13 incredible songs from the game, pressed onto a two-color 12″ record.
- A 32pp mini hardcover artbook containing unique concept art.
- A set of four double-sided 12″ artcards will be provided for each member of the Caledon cast, totaling eight artcards.
- The Max Owl Pin Replica is identical to the one worn by Max in the game.
The plot of Life is Strange: Double Exposure centers around Max Caulfield, the main character from the first Life is Strange game, as she attends the prestigious Caledon University. After Max finds her friend Safi’s lifeless body in the snow, she sets out on a quest through two alternate timelines – one in which Safi is alive and one in which she is not – in order to unravel the mystery and prevent her tragic death.
During the game, it will be necessary for players to investigate both timelines and piece together the events of the crime in order to ensure Safi’s safety.
Max’s abilities have evolved since the first game, as she now has a Pulse ability that enables her to glimpse into alternate timelines. This grants her the ability to easily distinguish between timelines and discreetly conduct her investigations without being detected.
Pulse will assist in revealing shift points, which Max can utilize to travel to the opposing timeline. Additionally, players have the option to enable a UI setting that will confirm the current timeline after shifting, preventing any potential confusion.
The fan base is primarily concerned with how Double Exposure will handle the ending of the original Life is Strange game, specifically regarding the outcomes for both Chloe Price and Arcadia Bay.
During a recent live stream, game director Jonathan Stauder confirmed that the sequel will “respect”the outcomes of both endings in the original game.
“The first game does not have a definitive ending in our book. In Double Exposure, both endings will be acknowledged and respected through Max’s thoughts, journal, text messages, and interactions with other characters. Her decision to disclose her past to her new friends will also be reflective of the final choice made.”
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