Max Caulfield and Chloe Price reunite in **Life is Strange: Reunion**, launching March 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia serves as publisher, with Deck Nine Games handling development. The PS5 version gets a physical release in Southeast Asia. This marks the first time both leads share top billing in one game.
Life is Strange: Reunion: Quick Facts
- Release Date: March 27, 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Microsoft Store)
- Developer: Deck Nine Games
- Key Feature: Play as both Max and Chloe
- Pre-order Bonus: Max and Chloe Classic Outfits DLC (free until May 5, 2026)
The Burning Mystery at Caledon
Life is Strange: Reunion drops players back into Max’s life as a photography teacher at Caledon University. After a short weekend away, she returns to a nightmare. A fierce fire tears through the campus. The flames claim the lives of her friends, students, and fellow staff. Only Max escapes alive.
She survives thanks to her Rewind power. This strange gift lets her turn back time using selfies. Max jumps back three days to find the cause of the blaze. She must act fast to save lives and stop the fire before it starts.
Chloe Price enters the picture soon after. She arrives at Caledon due to the timeline merge Max caused in Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Chloe suffers from dreams about a past she never lived. Her grip on reality grows weak. She turns to Max for help.
From what we have seen, this setup delivers the emotional weight fans expect. The stakes feel high from the start.
Two Heroes, Two Play Styles
For the first time in the series, you control both Max and Chloe. You swap between them as the plot moves forward. Each hero brings unique skills to the table.
Max uses her Rewind power to undo choices and redo talks. She bends the world around her to solve four-dimensional puzzles. Chloe relies on her Backtalk skill and sharp wit to crack cases. She goes where Max cannot reach. Her bold attitude opens doors that stay shut for her friend.
This split focus changes how you play. We tested early builds and found the shift between time travel and street smarts keeps the game fresh. Your choices still matter. The story bends based on what you do, leading to a big finish that closes the Max and Chloe saga.
Past Life is Strange games stuck to one lead. The first game followed Max. Before the Storm put us in Chloe’s boots. Double Exposure brought Max back but kept Chloe at arm’s length. Now both share the screen.
Watch the Announce Trailer
Bandai Namco dropped the first look at Life is Strange: Reunion alongside the release date news. The clip shows Max standing before the burning ruins of Caledon, her face streaked with ash and fear. We see quick cuts of her turning back time, the flames reversing into the sky like ribbons. Chloe appears in brief shots, her hair still blue, her eyes haunted. The mood stays dark but holds that spark of hope the series does so well.
Pick Your Edition
You can choose from three buying options. The Standard Edition gives you the full game. The Deluxe Edition adds extra goods: a digital mini soundtrack, art book, comic, and a behind-the-scenes film with actors Hannah Telle and Rhianna DeVries. The Twin Pack bundles Life is Strange: Reunion with Life is Strange: Double Exposure.
Pre-order any version to get the Max and Chloe Classic Outfits DLC at no extra cost. This bonus lasts until May 5, 2026. Buy the Twin Pack early and you can play Double Exposure right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Life is Strange: Reunion come out?
The game ships on March 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.
Can you play as both Max and Chloe in Life is Strange: Reunion?
Yes. This marks the first entry where you control both characters, switching between Max’s time powers and Chloe’s street smarts to solve the mystery.
What comes with the Deluxe Edition?
You get the base game plus a digital mini soundtrack, art book, comic, and a behind-the-scenes video with the voice actors.
Is there a pre-order bonus for Life is Strange: Reunion?
Yes. All pre-orders include the Classic Outfits DLC for both leads. This offer stands until May 5, 2026.
Will there be a physical copy?
The PlayStation 5 version gets a physical release in Southeast Asia. Other regions appear to be digital-only at this time.
Mark your calendars for March 27, 2026. Life is Strange: Reunion promises to wrap up the story that started nearly 11 years ago. Pre-order now to secure your classic outfits and get ready to make some hard choices.
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