The next Life is Strange game, titled Reunion, reunites protagonists Max Caulfield and Chloe Price for a story set at Caledon University amid a looming campus inferno. It releases on March 26 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, handling both endings from the original 2015 title through timeline mechanics introduced in 2024's Double Exposure. Chloe's return, voiced by Rhianna DeVries, involves branching dialogue and her Backtalk ability alongside Max's enhanced rewind powers.
On January 20, 2026, Square Enix announced Life is Strange: Reunion, described as the "thrilling finale to the Max and Chloe saga." The game stars fan favorites Max Caulfield and Chloe Price as co-leads, reuniting them following the events of the first Life is Strange from 2015. Set at Caledon University, the plot centers on Chloe arriving haunted by nightmares and impossible memories, seeking Max's help as a deadly inferno threatens to destroy the campus in three days.
Max's rewind ability, which resurges in Reunion, allows her to stay in the past via Polaroids and undo actions, though she cannot erase memories of her deeds; it is now more responsive than before. Chloe employs her Backtalk skill to browbeat opponents in conversations and access restricted areas. The story accommodates players' choices from the original game—whether to sacrifice Arcadia Bay or Chloe—through branching dialogue and flashbacks, influenced by Max's timeline-shifting powers from Life is Strange: Double Exposure, released in November 2024.
The official blurb states: "Chloe Price was Max Caulfield's partner in time… Losing her is Max’s greatest regret. Now Chloe has come to Caledon University. Haunted by nightmares and impossible memories, Chloe needs Max's help. But Max is already in crisis: in three days, a deadly inferno will destroy the campus. Max's Rewind power has bought her time - but she can't prevent the blaze alone. The fire will force Max and Chloe to make devastating decisions. Can they find a future together… Before everything burns?"
Reunion respects both original endings, with Chloe exhibiting contradictory memories from parallel timelines, her origin affected by the player's 2015 decision. A romance option between Max and Chloe is available. This follows Double Exposure, which faced backlash for its handling of Max's story and player choices, leading to financial losses for Square Enix and layoffs at developer Deck Nine. CEO Mark Lyons commented: "This was an extremely difficult decision and reflects the challenging times our industry is currently facing."
The announcement trailer and livestream are available online, with pre-orders open for various editions. Release is slated for March 26, 2026, though some reports note March 27.
