Square Enix Confirms Life Is Strange: Reunion Concludes Max and Chloe Saga
Square Enix has announced the upcoming release of Life is Strange: Reunion, marking the conclusion of the iconic Max Caulfield and Chloe Price saga. This title will launch on March 26, 2026, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Game Overview
Life is Strange: Reunion will be a direct sequel to the 2024 title, Life is Strange: Double Exposure. The game reintroduces both Max and Chloe, allowing players to control them for the first time within the same storyline. This narrative brings back elements from the original 2015 game, fulfilling long-time fan desires.
Plot and Features
- Max must save her university from a catastrophic fire.
- Both characters retain their unique abilities: Max can rewind time, while Chloe can use her “Backtalk” skills to influence others.
- Chloe’s return after her demise in previous installments is explained through a timeline merging in Double Exposure’s conclusion.
The game focuses on character-driven storytelling, allowing players to make meaningful decisions that will influence the narrative’s outcome. This information was confirmed by Square Enix, which emphasized the importance of player choice in developing Max and Chloe’s relationship. Whether they will be friends or lovers is up to the player.
Development and Availability
Since the original developer, Don’t Nod, did not plan for continued stories beyond the first game, expectations for Reunion have varied. With both Don’t Nod and current developer Deck Nine facing mixed success, this installment aims to provide a definitive end to the Max and Chloe narrative.
Pricing and Editions
- Standard Edition: $40
- Deluxe Edition: $50 (includes a digital soundtrack, art book, comic, and behind-the-scenes documentary)
- Double Pack of Double Exposure and Reunion: $60
- Collector’s Edition: $100 (features physical items including a 12” vinyl soundtrack)
Although this installment appears to conclude Max and Chloe’s story for now, Square Enix has not ruled out future titles in the Life is Strange franchise. As the series navigates a complex development path, fans are eager to see how this cherished story unfolds.
