Life is Strange: Double Exposure Keeps Your Choices Alive
Hey there, gamers! If you’re a fan of the Life is Strange series, you’re in for a treat with the upcoming release of Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Deck Nine, the developers behind this highly anticipated game, have confirmed that they will respect your final decision from the first game and won’t be declaring either original ending as canon.
Staying True to Your Choices
After the game’s exciting reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase, a livestream last night delved deeper into what we can expect from this new installment. With interviews from key developers and Max’s voice actor, Hannah Telle, the stream also showcased 15 minutes of gameplay. One of the key highlights was how the game aims to honor the player’s choices from previous titles, ensuring that your decisions carry weight in the narrative.
A New Beginning, Familiar Choices
It’s been two console generations and nearly a decade since the first Life is Strange game captured our hearts. While you won’t be able to import your save info from the original game directly into Double Exposure, fear not! Deck Nine has a plan to ensure that your experience in the latest game still reflects those pivotal choices you made in the past.
In previous follow-ups, the game simply asked which ending you got in the original game. However, Double Exposure takes a more organic approach. In a snippet of conversation between Max and her new friend Safi, players can describe Chloe as an old friend or a high school sweetheart, based on their past decisions. This sets the stage for how the eventual fates of Chloe and Arcadia Bay will unfold in your playthrough.
New Beginnings and Tough Choices
For fans who were worried about the game breaking its commitment to player agency, fret not. Life is Strange remains true to its roots by ensuring that every playthrough is valid and meaningful. However, not everyone is thrilled with the open-ended approach of the sequel, especially when it comes to the fate of beloved characters like Chloe.
Max’s new optional love interests and the introduction of new characters add a fresh dynamic to the game. While some may mourn the end of certain relationships, the core themes of friendship and choice remain at the heart of the series.
Release Date and Editions
Life is Strange: Double Exposure is set to release on October 29 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch port planned for a later date. The Ultimate Edition offers early access to Episodes 1&2, exclusive cosmetics, and a side-story about a missing cat. However, the steep price difference compared to the standard edition has sparked some criticism.
Conclusion
As you gear up for the release of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, remember that your choices matter. Just like in your favorite games, every decision you make shapes the world around you. So, get ready to dive back into the captivating world of Life is Strange and see where your choices take you!