- Don't Nod might not have enough cash to make it through January 2027, and even if it does, pulling up could 'involve the reduction of up to 90 positions' - 8 September 2026
Don't Nod, best known as the developers of Life is Strange 1 and 2, has been having a rough go of it, lately. In 2024, its games Jusant and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden sold "well below expectations" , causing it to pause development of two further games. Then, in 2025, it laid off several employees after Lost Records didn't quite make up the difference... Read more.
- "Material uncertainty" hangs over the future of Life is Strange developers Don't Nod beyond January 2027, as negotiations over potential layoffs begin - 8 September 2026
Life is Strange developers Don't Nod have acknowledged that there's "material uncertainty regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern beyond January 31st, 2027", as they kick off negotiations with the union representing staff who could be laid off as part of a "transformation project". The proposed cuts , which could see up to 90 jobs eliminated, are the latest development in the studio's efforts to make their financial future look less like a road to ruin which might run its course either this year or very early in 2027. Read more
- Life is Strange developer Don't Nod look primed for layoffs, as the studio announces a "transformation initiative" - 1 September 2026
It is unfortunately that time of day again (because this truly does seem to be a daily occurrence at this point). Back in June, things weren't looking so hot for Life is Strange studio Don't Nod, as it appeared that they'd be out of cash come this November . Now, it looks like the studio is preparing for layoffs. Read more
- Life is Strange creator Don't Nod look to be in hot water as a financial report says they'll be out of cash by November - 16 June 2026
It's not a good week to be in the games industry (again). As Xbox reportedly prepare to either shutter or spin off Double Fine, Ninja Theory and Compulsion, Don't Nod, original developer of the Life is Strange series, look to be in hot water of their own. As it currently stands, it appears that Don't Nod will run out of cash come November this year. Read more
- Life is Strange's soundtrack is full of licensed bangers, and still hits even 11 years later - 12 April 2026
With Life is Strange: Reunion recently wrapping up the decade-long story of Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, I've spent the last couple of weeks thinking a lot about the game that started it all. 2015's Life is Strange came during a hugely formative time in my life—going through some big changes, returning to college after a three-year gap and in that stage of life where you realise you don't actually have everything figured out the second you leave school... Read more.
- Europe's PEGI game rating website leaks a new Life is Strange game, and it sure sounds like Max and Chloe are getting back together - 7 January 2026
It looks like a new Life is Strange game is cooking at Square Enix, and you can thank the European game rating agency PEGI for letting us all know. As noticed by Rock, Paper, Shotgun , PEGI has posted a rating for a game called Life is Strange: Reunion, and even given us an outline of what it's all about... Read more.
- Whoops, looks like PEGI accidentally revealed that a new Life is Strange is on the way - 7 January 2026
If there were ever a dead horse that didn't need so much flogging, it might be the Life is Strange series. Undeniably beloved by many, it has fallen victim to that whole franchising thing, having received an entry only in 2024 via Life is Strange: Double Exposure , a sequel game that was perhaps a little bit too messy. And here we are, in 2026, with PEGI potentially spoiling the reveal of a new entry in the series subtitled Reunion. Spoilers ahead for the game! Read more
- Life is Strange and Lost Records devs Don't Nod are working on a new Netflix-backed narrative game - 29 October 2025
Life is Strange developers Don't Nod have revealed that they're working on a new narrative game based around a "major IP" in partnership with Netflix. The game'll be developed at Don't Nod's Montreal studio, with the chilling-based streaming service set to publish it. Read more
- Life is Strange is finally getting the streaming TV show treatment a decade after it came out - 6 September 2025
Life is Strange is officially getting a screen adaptation on Amazon Prime Video, first reported by Variety . The show will retell the story of the first game in the series, which was originally released in 2015 by Don't Nod. It's too early for any casting announcements, but we know who will be writing and producing... Read more.
- Life is Strange co-creator says 'nothing justifies' the vitriol the series' current devs are getting while allowing that 'we would not have written things the same way' - 26 October 2024
Life is Strange co-creator and Don't Nod creative director Michel Koch has taken to X, "The Everything App" to call for civility from Life is Strange fans upset with the series' current developer, Deck Nine. Though Deck Nine has been developing new Life is Strange games for some time, the recently released Double Exposure is the first to revisit the characters from the 2015 original, resulting in some controversy... Read more.
- Life is Strange: Double Exposure - Reveal Livestream - 10 June 2024
Max Caulfield returns in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, an all-new supernatural murder mystery in the award winning Life is Strange series, by Deck Nine Games. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874000 Join us for the Life is Strange: Double Exposure Reveal Livestream right here, this Thursday, June 13th at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST. See extended gameplay and learn more about Max's new adventure, with information from Hannah Telle (Max Caulfield) and the Game and Narrative Directors from Deck Nine Games.
- Max Caulfield returns in Life is Strange: Double Exposure - 9 June 2024
Max Caulfield, photographer-in-residence at the prestigious Caledon University, discovers her closest new friend, Safi, dead in the snow. Murdered. To save her, Max tries to Rewind time – a power she’s not used in years… instead Max opens the way to a parallel timeline where Safi is still alive, and still in danger! Max realizes the killer will soon strike again – in both versions of reality. Only Max can Shift between the two parallel timelines to solve and prevent the same murder. LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE will be available in three editions; Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate. Players can pre-order the Ultimate Edition now to gain Advanced Access to Chapters 1 and 2 on October 15 2024, two weeks ahead of the release of the full game. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874000 Full details on each Edition can be found at http://lifeisstrange.com. Follow us on: Twitter: https://twit…
- Eight years on, the original Life is Strange hits 20 million players - 26 November 2023
Life Is Strange first released around eight years ago, and as of this week, the original game has hit 20 million players. While the narrative adventure game remains a touch divisive due to its occasionally out-of-touch dialogue to this day, it's pretty hard to deny that Life Is Strange has proven itself amongst its friends. As confirmed over on the official Life Is Strange Twitter account, the game has officially hit 20 million players. "Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Something we are very grateful for - the original Life Is Strange has hit over 20 million players!" reads the tweet. "We want to thank each and every one of you for playing!" Whether you're a fan of it or not, the original game and its numerous episodes were generally well received at the time critically, and it went on to spawn numerous sequels and spinoffs. The most recent entry in the series, Life Is Strange: True Colors,…
- The original Life is Strange has been played by over 20 million people - 24 November 2023
Eight years after Dontnod’s time-rewinding teen drama made its debut, the original Life is Strange has now been played by over 20 million people. Read more
- Life is Strange developer Don't Nod has teased a new game that looks very 90s - 30 January 2023
Don't Nod , the original developer behind the Life is Strange series, has shown off a small teaser image for its next game. It looks like Don't Nod has a few eggs in its basket at the moment, as the developer shared an image of one of its next projects on Twitter last week. The image has some strong 90s vibes, set in what looks like quite a cosy basement, complete with a fake cartridge-based gaming console, CRT TV, VCR, and set of VHS tapes to boot. "Here's a little glimpse of what Don't Nod Montreal is brewing!" reads the tweet. "Does it bring back childhood memories?" The main point of the tweet is to advertise that the developer is hiring at its Montreal studio, for a range of roles. Judging from the look of the image, this new game will probably be closer in style to Life is Strange or Tell Me Why. A bit of a contrast from the studio's latest reveal, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, w…
- Square Enix keeps Just Cause, Life is Strange, and Outriders - 3 May 2022
Yesterday, we heard the landmark news that Square Enix has agreed to the sale of Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Lara Craft Go – along with the studios that make the games – to the Embracer Group. The company – which has been on something of a purchasing spree lately – has agreed to acquire three of Square Enix's Western studios (Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal), alongside a suite of IP that once belonged to Square Enix. But Square isn't so keen to offload all of its Western IP just yet. A press release from the Japanese publisher has confirmed the company will retain the rights to the Just Cause, Life is Strange, and Outriders. Furthermore, the indie-focused Square Enix Collective will remain under the parent company and will continue to operate. Read more
- Amazon sign first-look deal with the company planning Disco Elysium and Life Is Strange shows - 18 February 2022
Amazon Studios are considering making Prime shows and films based on video games, signing a first-look deal with the production company currently planning adaptations of games including Disco Elysium and Life Is Strange. This will give Amazon the first opportunity to snap up anything DJ2 Entertainment might be making, if they want to. This is not, however, an announcement that Amazon will make these specific shows. These shows still might never get made, by anyone. But maybe it's enough of a step forwards for you to start daydreaming about what such shows could be? Read more
- Amazon signs deal with studio producing Disco Elysium and Life is Strange shows - 17 February 2022
Deadline reports that Amazon has signed a first-look deal with dj2 Entertainment , the company that co-produced the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, to produce streaming adaptations of videogames for Prime TV... Read more.
- The live-action Life is Strange adaptation is somehow still in production - 1 September 2021
Remember back in 2016, when Square Enix announced a live-action adaptation of supernatural teen drama Life is Strange? We'd heard little on the project since, but producer Legendary has provided a handy reminder that the show does still exist with the appointment of a new executive producer... Read more.
- Here's 13 minutes of new Life Is Strange: True Colors gameplay - 18 August 2021
Deck Nine's next supernatural drama 'em up Life Is Strange: True Colors is just about to land in September and Square Enix have now queued up a longer look at an early part of the game while you wait. The new 13 minutes of gameplay show off protagonist Alex Chen's first meeting with two other main characters—and potential romantic interests—at the local record store. Perfect place for a bit of bants about Smash Mouth and Kings Of Leon, naturally. Read more
