Fans of narrative-driven adventures should mark their calendars: a dedicated broadcast unveiling the next Life is Strange title is officially scheduled for next week. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the announcement confirms that this upcoming installment is targeted for a 2026 release.
The global reveal stream is set to air on Tuesday, January 20, at 12:30 PM ET. Accompanying the event is a cryptic invitation to “separate the real from the rumor,” suggesting that the developers are ready to address the community speculation that has been building since the last entry.
The industry is currently speculating whether this new project will serve as a direct successor to 2024’s Double Exposure or if it will pivot toward an entirely fresh cast and setting. It is highly probable that Deck Nine—the studio behind True Colors and Before the Storm—is once again at the helm. Meanwhile, the franchise’s original creators at Don’t Nod are currently occupied with their own sci-fi project, Aphelion, which is also slated for a launch later this year.
Are you hoping for a return to familiar faces, or are you ready for a new supernatural mystery to unfold? Share your predictions and hopes for the next chapter in the comments below!
