WhenLife is Strangewas released in 2015, it earned itself a cult following, and since then, the series has only grown more popular. With improved graphics that better capture human facial expressions,Life is Strange: True Colorsraised the bar for the series, leaving fans craving more. It seems that Square Enix has not forgotten aboutLife is Strangeat all, and while there has been no official announcement, signs suggest that a new entry may be on the way.
With how beloved the games are, it will be hard forLife is Strange 4to surpass expectations. There is a lot that a new entry can learn fromLife is Strange: True Colors. If a new entry could also remain in a single location that players can fall in love with, it could still capture the magic that makesLife is Strangetitles special.
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Is It Over For Life is Strange?
Life is Strange: True Colors, developed by Deck Nine, was a huge leap for the series. It introduced larger environments, better graphics, and a heart-wrenching narrative that competed with the first game in terms of emotional impact. Deck Nine also developed remasters ofLife is Strangeand its prequel,Life is Strange: Before the Storm, which has been released on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch.
While fans may expect interest in the series to come from Deck Nine, it has also come from Don’t Nod Entertainment, the studio that produced the firstLife is Strangegame. In a business review, the studio claimed that much of its success in recent years has come fromLife is StrangeandVampyr. Don’t Nod also announced that it has eight projects in the pipeline, and they should all be released by 2025. It has not been revealed what these projects are, but it has left some speculating whether any are related toLife is Strange.
Some rumors suggest thatLife is Strange 4will feature the much-requested crossover between the worlds of Alex and Max, who is the star of the first game. If true, it has the potential to be another fan favorite.
Where Could Life is Strange 4 Go?
Life is Strange: True Colorsproved that the series can still do plenty more experimentation and innovation. It features Alex Chen, who moves toHaven Springsand reunites with her brother, Gabriel. Haven Springs is like a mini semi-open world that players can explore. As players go up and down the main street, they can talk to locals and visit the small businesses. The social media app on Alex’s phone also helps players to get a better sense of the community. Alex is also an empath; she can strongly sense people’s emotions, and she can access memories that are imprinted onto objects.
The nextLife is Strangegame should learn from its predecessor and stay firmly rooted in one location where players can grow familiar with all the characters. This gives the choices players make much more weight. The least popular entry in the series,Life is Strange 2, struggled to connect with fans in part because the protagonists were constantly on the move, preventing players from bonding with any of the characters.
It seems like Square Enix isn’t abandoningLife is Strangeany time soon, though there hasn’t been any official word on whenTrue Colors' successor is coming. If the rumors of the crossover are true, there are plenty of past characters that can make a return. In addition to Max and Chloe, who everyone is hoping for already, Steph should make a second comeback. Her appearance inTrue Colors' DLCdemonstrated that she is a character that the series should never let go of.
Life is Strange: True Colorsis available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
