Quick Answer
- Release Date: March 26, 2026
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Microsoft Store)
- Price: $39.99 (Standard), $49.99 (Deluxe), $99.99 (Collector’s)
- Developer: Deck Nine Games
- Key Feature: First game where both Max AND Chloe are playable protagonists
Life is Strange: Reunion marks the emotional finale to Max Caulfield and Chloe Price’s decade-long saga. After years of fan requests, the iconic duo finally reunites—this time as co-leads with their own unique gameplay mechanics.
Table of Contents
- Story Overview
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Editions and Pricing
- Pre-Order Bonuses
- Voice Cast and Development
- Pro Tips for New Players
- FAQ
Story Overview
Life is Strange: Reunion picks up at Caledon University, where Max Caulfield works as a photography teacher. Returning from a weekend away, Max discovers the campus engulfed in flames—a devastating inferno that claims the lives of friends, students, and faculty.
Max only escapes thanks to her Rewind power, which has returned after the events of Life is Strange: Double Exposure. By jumping into a selfie polaroid, Max travels back three days before the disaster, giving her a narrow window to uncover how the fire started and prevent the tragedy.
That’s when Chloe Price arrives at Caledon—a shocking repercussion of Max merging timelines at the end of Double Exposure. Haunted by nightmares of a life she may never have lived, Chloe needs Max’s help. But Max is already in crisis mode, racing against time to save everyone she cares about.
The fire will force Max and Chloe to make devastating decisions. Can they find a future together before everything burns?
Gameplay Mechanics
Dual Protagonists
For the first time in the series, you’ll play as both Max and Chloe in the same game. The story alternates between their perspectives, offering complementary views of the mystery unfolding at Caledon.
Max’s Abilities:
- Rewind: Max’s iconic power returns, allowing you to undo actions, change conversations, and solve four-dimensional puzzles. The power is more flexible than ever—usable anytime—though limited to a few minutes in range.
- Photo Jump: By leaping into polaroid photographs, Max can travel to specific moments in the past. Her selfie from before the fire becomes the ultimate do-over for Caledon’s doomed weekend.
Chloe’s Abilities:
- Backtalk: Chloe’s sharp tongue returns from Before the Storm. Use quick wit and barbed put-downs to sway suspects and get answers others wouldn’t give.
- Access: As someone outside the university faculty, Chloe can go where Max can’t, ask questions Max wouldn’t, and say things that would never cross Max’s mind.
Choices and Consequences
Your decisions shape the fate of Caledon and everyone in it. No one is safe from the coming blaze—identifying the culprits before your friends meet their fiery demise is entirely up to you.
Choices from the original Life is Strange and Double Exposure are reflected through branching dialogue. Whether Chloe lived or died in Arcadia Bay, and whether she and Max were friends or lovers, affects both the past you’ll confirm and the future you’ll fight to build.
Editions and Pricing
Standard Edition — $39.99
- Full game
Deluxe Edition — $49.99
- Full game
- Digital mini soundtrack
- Digital art book
- Digital comic
- Behind-the-scenes documentary with Hannah Telle (Max) and Rhianna DeVries (Chloe)
Twin Pack — $59.99
- Life is Strange: Reunion Standard Edition
- Life is Strange: Double Exposure Standard Edition
- Pre-ordering grants immediate access to Double Exposure
Collector’s Edition — $99.99 (Square Enix Store Exclusive)
- Full game
- Collector’s box with exclusive artwork by Ilya Kuvshinov
- 12″ orange vinyl soundtrack featuring 12 songs from the game
- Double-sided Drugstore Makeup 24″ x 12″ poster
- Rewind symbol felt slipmat
- 3x custom double-sided guitar plectrums (six unique designs)
- 3x Polaroid art cards celebrating Max and Chloe
Pre-Order Bonuses
Pre-ordering any edition unlocks the Max and Chloe Classic Outfits DLC, letting you dress the characters in their iconic looks from the original 2015 game. This bonus is also available with purchase of any edition until May 5, 2026.
Voice Cast and Development
Hannah Telle returns as Max Caulfield, reprising her role from every Max-centric game in the series. Rhianna DeVries voices Chloe Price, continuing from Life is Strange: Before the Storm and the Remastered Collection.
Jonathan Zimmerman serves as writer, having previously worked on Before the Storm. Deck Nine Games develops, bringing their experience from True Colors, Before the Storm, and Double Exposure.
Notably, Ashly Burch—Chloe’s original voice actress from the first game—is not returning for Reunion. Burch has expressed appreciation for Max and Chloe while acknowledging she wasn’t asked to reprise the role.
Unlike the episodic release of the original game, Reunion launches as a complete experience on day one.
Pro Tips for New Players
- Play Double Exposure first: Reunion is a direct sequel that continues story threads from Double Exposure. The Twin Pack offers both games at a discount.
- Original game choices matter: Your decisions about Chloe’s fate in Arcadia Bay carry forward. Consider replaying or reading a recap before diving in.
- Experiment with Rewind: Don’t be afraid to exhaust every dialogue option. Max’s power lets you explore all possibilities without permanent consequences—until you move forward.
- Switch perspectives often: Max and Chloe gather different information. Pay attention to what each learns separately to piece together the full picture.
- Save manually before big decisions: While the game autosaves, creating manual saves before major story beats lets you explore alternate outcomes.
- Check every environment: Life is Strange rewards exploration with optional dialogue, worldbuilding details, and character moments that enrich the experience.
- The soundtrack matters: The series is known for its licensed music creating emotional moments. Take your time in quiet scenes.
FAQ
Do I need to play previous Life is Strange games first?
Reunion is a direct sequel to Double Exposure and references the original game heavily. For the best experience, play at least the original Life is Strange and Double Exposure first. At minimum, read story recaps.
Is Life is Strange: Reunion coming to Nintendo Switch?
No Switch version has been announced. The game launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC only.
Will my choices from Double Exposure carry over?
Yes. Reunion acknowledges your decisions from both the original game and Double Exposure through branching dialogue and story beats.
Is this really the ending for Max and Chloe?
Square Enix has explicitly called Reunion “the finale to the Max and Chloe saga.” This appears to be their definitive conclusion—though the Life is Strange universe may continue with other characters.
How long is Life is Strange: Reunion?
While official playtime hasn’t been confirmed, previous mainline entries typically run 10-15 hours for completionists. Expect a similar experience.
Summary
Life is Strange: Reunion delivers what fans have requested for nearly a decade: Max and Chloe together again, this time as co-leads with their own unique abilities. With the Rewind power back, dual protagonists, and the promise of a definitive conclusion to their saga, Reunion represents Deck Nine’s most ambitious entry in the series.
Whether you’ve been following Max and Chloe since Arcadia Bay or you’re discovering them through Double Exposure, Reunion launches March 26, 2026 with a complete story at a competitive $39.99 starting price.
