Life Is Strange: Reunion has been officially revealed, and it’s the reunion longtime fans never expected to see. More than a decade after their story began, Max Caulfield and Chloe Price are back together—and this time, it’s the end.
Developed by Deck Nine and published by Square Enix, Reunion is confirmed as the final chapter in Max and Chloe’s saga. Both characters share the spotlight as co-leads, past choices carry forward, and Max’s iconic time powers return just weeks before launch.
Life Is Strange: Reunion Release Date and Platforms
Life Is Strange: Reunion launches on March 26, 2026.
The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, and PC. No Nintendo version has been announced.
This Is the Definitive Ending of Max and Chloe’s Story
Square Enix has been clear about Reunion’s purpose. This is not a new beginning, and it does not erase what came before.
Life Is Strange: Reunion is a true finale, designed to confront the emotional weight of Max’s past decisions rather than rewrite them.
Whatever choice you made at the end of the original Life Is Strange still matters.
Chloe is back!
Caledon University Returns — and It Burns
The story takes place at Caledon University, previously introduced in Life Is Strange: Double Exposure.
Max is now a photography teacher there. Disaster strikes when a massive fire destroys the campus, killing students, colleagues, and friends.
Using her restored power, Max rewinds time and gives herself three days to uncover how the fire begins—and whether it can be stopped.
Max Caulfield’s Rewind Power Returns
Max once again controls time, but her Rewind ability has evolved.
- Undo and redo decisions during investigations
- Rewind conversations to expose lies or change outcomes
- Manipulate environments to solve complex puzzles
- Quickly rewind to recent actions when danger strikes
A major new mechanic allows Max to jump into Polaroid photographs and remain in the past, restarting events from the moment the photo was taken.
This ability becomes central to preventing Caledon’s destruction.
Max’s rewind power
Chloe Price Returns as a Playable Co-Lead
Chloe Price is once again playable after her starring role in Life Is Strange: Before the Storm.
This time, Chloe is not a standalone protagonist or prequel lead. Instead, Reunion positions Max and Chloe as full co-leads, with the story shifting between their perspectives as events unfold.
Chloe is now the touring band manager for Drugstore Makeup, placing her near Caledon University without tying her to its faculty. That freedom allows her to go where Max can’t—and confront characters in ways Max wouldn’t.
Chloe’s Backtalk Ability Explained
Chloe’s signature Backtalk ability returns from Before the Storm, expanded for Reunion’s investigation-heavy story.
- Dialogue-based minigame during key confrontations
- Pressure suspects using timing, wit, and confidence
- Unlock new dialogue paths and restricted locations
Backtalk reinforces Chloe’s personality and contrasts directly with Max’s Rewind-driven problem solving.
Chloe’s Backtalk
Your Past Life Is Strange Choices Still Matter
Life Is Strange: Reunion directly acknowledges player history.
During the story, players will confirm key decisions from earlier games, including:
- Whether Chloe lived or died in Life Is Strange
- Whether Max and Chloe were friends or lovers
- Major choices from Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
Both timelines are fully supported. Reunion explores the emotional consequences of those choices rather than erasing them.
Reunion’s Core Themes: Guilt, Love, and Consequences
At its heart, Life Is Strange: Reunion is about consequences that time cannot erase.
Max can rewind events—but she cannot forget them. Chloe’s return isn’t a reward; it’s a confrontation with everything they’ve lost and everything they might still save.
The story builds toward one final question: can they still build a future together?
Max & Chloe
Returning Characters from Double Exposure
Several familiar faces return, including:
- Moses
- Safi
- Amanda
- Vinh
- Loretta
Each plays a role in the mystery surrounding Caledon University and the fire.
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- Safi & Moses
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- Amanda
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- Loretta
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- Vinh
Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses
Life Is Strange: Reunion is available for pre-order now.
- Standard Edition
- Deluxe Edition (art book, soundtrack, comic, documentary)
- Twin Pack (Reunion + Double Exposure)
- Collector’s Edition (vinyl soundtrack, Polaroid art cards)
All pre-orders include the Max and Chloe Classic Outfits DLC, available until May 5.
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- Pre-order bonus
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- Collector’s edition
Why Life Is Strange: Reunion Is a Big Deal?
After mixed reactions to Double Exposure, Reunion is positioned as a focused, character-driven finale built around the series’ emotional core.
With both protagonists playable, legacy choices preserved, and a confirmed ending, Life Is Strange: Reunion isn’t just another sequel.
It’s the last time Max and Chloe’s story will be told.
