Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is the latest title from the Life is Strange creators Don’t Nod. Lost Records is set to be a narrative adventure game that follows four friends who have to deal with a mysterious event that affects them all. With the recent announcement that the second part will be delayed to April 2025, this may be a good time to look over everything you need to know about Lost Records: Bloom & Rage before you get your hands on it.
What Is Lost Records: Bloom & Rage?
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a narrative adventure game developed by Don’t Nod Montreal and published by Don’t Nod. It is a single-player experience with no multiplayer, online, or co-op mode included.
The story of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is centered around four friends: Nora, Autumn, Kat, and Swann. The game takes place over two timelines, following the girls in their high school years in Velvet Cove, Michigan in 1995, then reunited as adults in 2022. In the summer of 1995, lasting friendships are formed, but a mysterious event may change things forever. What will happen when they reunite 27 years later? What really happened that summer of 1995?
You assume the role of one of the girls, Swann, and interact with the other three girls in the group and forge friendships with them. The multiple-choice dialogue changes depending on where you’re looking, what you say, and you can even choose to interrupt or ignore the others. You will also be equipped with a camcorder, capturing everything in the game, including the places you explore, or uncovering hidden secrets.
The themes for Lost Records include identity, rebellion, and friendship. This game will also include deep emotional themes that may be triggering for some. For the complete list of everything you may encounter in Lost Records, you can go to the official content warning page.
As with the Life is Strange games, Lost Records will present multiple choice decisions to make the story your own, including multiple possible endings. This means that you may have a different experience and story every time you play. The choices you make throughout the game, in the past and present, can have consequences!
When Is the Release Date for Lost Records?
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will release in two stages, or “Tapes”. The first part (Tape 1), Bloom, will be made available on February 18th, 2025. The second part (Tape 2), Rage, was originally set for a March release, but has been slightly delayed by a month to April 15th, 2025. According to Don’t Nod, the delay is due to addressing bug fixes and refining the experience and storytelling of Tape 2.
What Platforms Will Lost Records Be Available On?
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will release on the following platforms:
At this time, Lost Records will only be available digitally. However, a physical release for PlayStation 5 is planned for Summer 2025.
Using a camcorder, record the events of 1995 surrounding four friends.
How Much Will Lost Records Cost?
The full price for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will be $39.99 (£35.89). However, on launch, it will have a 10% discount.
Although only Part 1 is releasing on February 18th, when Part 2 comes out, you will not need to pay for it. Part 2 will be added to your game as a free download update. The payment you make is for the full game.
On an additional note, you cannot purchase Tape 1 and 2 separately.
Can I Pre-Order Lost Records?
You cannot pre-order Lost Records: Bloom & Rage on any of the available platforms. However, you can wishlist the game.
Pre-ordering may not be an option, but you can wishlist Lost Records.
What Are the PC Spec Requirements for Lost Records?
If you’re planning to get Lost Records: Bloom & Rage on PC, here are all the specifications you need to know, including minimum, recommended, and very high. Note that you must have Windows 10 or better to play Lost Records. An SSD card is also required for minimum specifications.
Minimum
- Operating System: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-2700K or AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 560, 4GB or Intel ARC A380, 6GB
- Details: Low 720p @ 30 FPS
Recommended
- Operating System: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-11400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, 10GB or AMD Radeon RX 6800XT, 16GB
- Details: High 1080p @ 60 FPS
Very High
- Operating System: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 24GB
- Details: Very High 2160p @ 60 FPS
Controller Support
When playing on PC, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage can be played either with a keyboard and mouse or a controller.
Ultrawide Monitor Support
Lost Records will not have ultrawide monitor support. However, this does not mean that the game won’t run on ultrawide monitors. It will just have black bands on display. On the other hand, Lost Records will have DLSS/FSR support.
Take in the beautiful vistas of Velvet Cove.
What Is the Age Rating for Lost Records?
The age rating for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is 18 (PEGI) and Mature (ESRB). It may not be suitable for younger audiences due to the mature themes present throughout the game, as well as use of bad language.
What Languages Can Lost Records Be Played In?
The audio for Lost Records will include English and French. Additional languages are included with subtitles. All subtitle languages include:
- English
- French
- Spanish (Spain)
- Spanish (Latin America)
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Simplified Chinese
- Korean
- Japanese
- Russian
How Long Will It Take to Play the Whole Game?
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage should take about 10 to 12 hours altogether to complete. This depends on the player’s individual playstyle and exploration. The total playtime includes Tape 1 and 2.
Lost Records should keep you busy for several hours, depending on how you play.
How Will I Be Able to Save My Progress in the Game?
Lost Records will feature an automatic save and checkpoint system that activates regularly throughout the game. There is no option to manually save.
Will Lost Records Include a Photo Mode?
There will be an in-game photo mode included for Lost Records.
Will Lost Records Have Accessibility Support and Options?
Options for accessibility will be available in Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. These include motion sickness, gyro-assisted controls for the camcorder, icons for off-screen speakers, readable text, and toggleable crosshairs for first and third person view.
Will There Be Updates for the Game?
Lost Records will have updates, including bug fixes and patches, to address any issues that may arise after the official release.
Is Lost Records a Life is Strange Game?
Although created by the same company who made all the Life is Strange games, Lost Records is not part of that series. It is an original game with different characters.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a separate title from Life is Strange.
SOURCE: Official FAQ, Official Game Info Page
