Life is Strange Remastered Collection Now Available

Written by Brandon Hofer on February 01, 2022

News: The remastered collection is now available from DONTNOD enhancing your experience for the first two games of the series.

Square Enix has revealed that the Life is Strange Remastered Collection, enhanced versions of the first two games in the award-winning series, is now available. Featuring updated character models, improved motion capture, and more, players will be able to experience leads, Max and Chloe, like never before on Google Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.

Jon Brooke, Co-Head of Studio at Square Enix External Studios states: “Firstly I wanted to recognize DONTNOD for creating the incredible original Life is Strange game and now offer thanks to Deck Nine Games for improving the emotional on-screen performance of these beloved characters. The result of both teams' hard work is that the Life is Strange Remastered Collection can be the beginning of an exciting and emotional journey for many new players for years to come.”

At the center of Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm are the magnetic and relatable friends, Max and Chloe. Players will harness Max’s supernatural rewind ability and Chloe’s quick-witted attitude to unravel and affect the events surrounding two astounding mysteries in the Oregon town of Arcadia Bay.

The Life is Strange Remastered Collection features:

Updated character models and environment visuals

Improved motion captured lip sync and facial animation

All-new engine and lighting upgrades

Updates to some puzzle gameplay

Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered includes previously released deluxe content (bonus outfits and the ‘Farewell’ bonus episode)

All licensed tracks & original scores from the original games

The Life is Strange Remastered Collection is available on Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, GeForce Now, and PC via Steam. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will also be compatible with PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Nintendo Switch version will be available at a later date.

Purchasers of the Life is Strange: True Colors Ultimate Edition will also receive the Life is Strange Remastered Collection. Check out the launch trailer below and then tell us what you think. Will you be picking up the Life is Strange Remastered Collection?