With the new year in full swing, the videogame announcements and reveals have already begun. Eager to get release date flags in the sand, developers and publishers are moving quickly to reveal new projects and release dates for exciting new games. With the November juggernaut, Grand Theft Auto VI looming it’s likely we will see one of the busiest first halves of a year on record.
Square Enix have today confirmed that a new Life is Strange will be releasing this year and we don’t have very long to wait until the reveal. The untitled new entry will be revealed via YouTube on January 20 2026.
Where to Watch the New Life is Strange Reveal
The full reveal will be broadcast on YouTube on Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 10am PST / 1pm EST (NA); 6pm GMT (UK); 7pm CET. You can also watch it right here using the YouTube embed.
In the teaser for the reveal, the tagline “Separate the real from the rumor” will very likely be hinting at story beats for the game. Though, it is understood the title will be ‘Life is Strange: Reunion’ following a recent PEGI web listing which has since been removed.
The removed listing said of the game: “Chloe Price was Max Caulfield’s partner in time… Losing her is Max’s greatest regret. Now Chloe has come to Caledon University. Haunted by nightmares and impossible memories, Chloe needs Max’s help. But Max is already in crisis: in three days, a deadly inferno will destroy the campus.”. The return of original Life is Strange beloved duo, Max and Chloe would be most welcome by fans.
The most recent title in the series was 2024’s Life is Strange: Double Exposure, developed by new series custodian, Deck Nine Games. Whilst received with a lukewarm reception by series fans, we enjoyed Double Exposure in our review, saying “Despite some familiarity and a few choices not feeling impactful enough, they [Deck Nine Games] overall did a good job and have shown they can do the character justice”.
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