The next installment in the popular Life is Strange series is finally being revealed. Fans have been waiting for news, and the developers have announced a special livestream event to show off the new game.
The official announcement is scheduled for later this month. The Life is Strange team will host a live stream on YouTube on January 20th. For viewers in the United Kingdom, the event starts at 6:00 PM. International fans can tune in at 10:00 AM PST, 1:00 PM EST, or 7:00 PM CET depending on their location.
The official description for the upcoming YouTube video invites players to “Separate the real from the rumour.” It encourages everyone to join them for the exclusive reveal of the next Life is Strange game. This announcement comes just one week after a rating appeared on the PEGI website, which hinted that a new game was in development.
When the rating was spotted, it confirmed that fan-favorite characters Chloe Price and Max Caulfield would be returning. The game is listed under the title “Reunion.” The description on the PEGI website gives a brief look at the story.
It states that Chloe Price was Max Caulfield’s partner in time. Losing her is described as Max’s greatest regret. Now, Chloe has arrived at Caledon University. She is haunted by nightmares and memories that seem impossible. Chloe needs Max’s help to make sense of it all.
However, Max is already dealing with a crisis of her own. The description warns that in just three days, a deadly fire will destroy the entire campus. This sets up a high-stakes situation where the two friends must reunite to face a looming disaster.
Viewers can watch the livestream when it goes live on Tuesday. The event will provide the first official look at the gameplay and story for Life is Strange: Reunion. Fans are eager to see how the reunion between Max and Chloe plays out after the events of the previous games.
The most recent entry in the series was Life is Strange: Double Exposure. It was released in November 2024. This game faced a significant backlash from the community shortly after launch. Many fans were unhappy with how the story handled the return of protagonist Max Caulfield.
Players felt that the narrative choices made in the first Life is Strange game were not respected in the sequel. The handling of the ongoing storyline was a major point of contention. This negative reception had real-world consequences for the developers.
Reports indicated that Double Exposure resulted in a financial loss for Square Enix. Following the release and the subsequent fan reaction, the developer Deck Nine experienced layoffs. The studio’s CEO, Mark Lyons, addressed the situation at the time.
He described the decision to reduce staff as “extremely difficult.” He noted that the layoffs reflected the challenging times currently facing the gaming industry. The hope is that the new game, Reunion, will fare better with both critics and players when it arrives in 2026.
