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The Life is Strange series is likely facing closure

by Emma Mar 14,2025

Square Enix's recent financial report revealed that Life is Strange: Double Exposure significantly underperformed, resulting in a financial loss for the company. The president of Square Enix confirmed this during a briefing outlining the company's performance, noting that while cost-cutting measures and the successful Dragon Quest 3 remake partially offset the losses, the exact sales figures for Double Exposure remain undisclosed. This lack of transparency further underscores the game's weak commercial reception.

The disappointing outcome wasn't entirely unexpected, given the lukewarm response from fans following the game's announcement. Initial optimism that Double Exposure would meet fan expectations ultimately proved unfounded. While the game's end credits teased Max Caulfield's return, the future of the Life is Strange franchise now appears uncertain.

Square Enix offered no further comment during the financial report presentation. The company's characterization of the game's performance as a "significant loss"—a term previously applied to underperforming titles like Guardians of the Galaxy and some Tomb Raider installments—raises serious questions about the viability of future Life is Strange projects.

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