The Life is Strange series is likely facing closure

According to the latest financial report from Square Enix, the game Life is Strange: Double Exposure has unfortunately proven to be a financial disappointment for the company. This was candidly admitted by Square Enix's president during a recent briefing, where he detailed the company's overall performance. The financial losses stemming from Double Exposure were somewhat mitigated by the company's efforts to curb development expenses and the successful launch of the Dragon Quest 3 remake. However, the specific sales numbers for Life is Strange: Double Exposure have not been disclosed, which only underscores its poor market performance.

The disappointing outcome was not entirely unexpected, given the tepid response from the franchise's dedicated fanbase upon the game's announcement. Despite high hopes that the project would resonate with fans, the reality turned out to be quite the opposite. Interestingly, the game's end credits included a teaser that "Max Caulfield will return," yet the likelihood of further exploring her story now appears slim.

During the financial report presentation, Square Enix chose to remain silent on the matter. The only information shared was that the game's performance was described as a "significant loss," a label previously applied to other underperforming titles such as Guardians of the Galaxy and certain entries in the Tomb Raider series. This development casts a shadow over the future of the Life is Strange franchise, leaving fans and industry observers questioning what lies ahead.