A New Life is Strange Has Basically Been Confirmed
The next Life is Strange game has not been officially announced yet, but a rating leak from European agency PEGI has essentially given the game away. According to a now removed PEGI page, Square Enix is working on a new entry called Life is Strange: Reunion.
Long time fans will recognize the familiar mix of emotional drama, supernatural twists, and tough choices. The title Reunion and the leaked story description make it clear this is not a side story or a simple remaster. It is a new chapter that brings back key characters from the original game.
The PEGI listing even included a brief plot outline and some content details before it was taken down, which is about as close to an accidental reveal as you can get.
Story Setup: Max and Chloe Meet Again
The core hook of Life is Strange: Reunion is the relationship between Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, the duo that defined the first game. The rating summary calls Chloe Max’s partner in time and says that losing Chloe is Max’s greatest regret. That alone strongly hints that the story will lean into alternate timelines, guilt, and second chances, all classic Life is Strange themes.
In Reunion, Chloe arrives at Caledon University, a new setting that becomes the main backdrop for the game. She is haunted by nightmares and impossible memories, which suggests that the strange time bending events from the original game still echo in her mind. Chloe turns to Max for help, but Max is facing her own crisis. In three days, a deadly inferno is set to destroy the campus.
This ticking clock setup gives the game a clear structure and raises the stakes. Expect the usual Life is Strange style of piecing together clues, rewinding or otherwise manipulating time, and trying to prevent tragedy while dealing with complex relationships. The campus setting also opens the door for new characters, social circles, and emotional conflicts that fit the series focus on personal drama more than world saving heroics.
Content, Tone, and What Players Can Expect
The PEGI listing did more than just reveal the title and premise. It also outlined the kind of mature content players should be ready for, which lines up closely with previous games in the series.
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Substance use and trippy scenes
At one point during a party, the player can choose to drink some wine. The drink is secretly spiked, leading to a sequence where the character trips on magic mushrooms. This is presented as a cautionary moment, and it fits the series tendency to mix realistic teen and young adult situations with surreal, dreamlike visuals. -
Violence and dark themes
The game will include depictions of strong violence, though the description notes there is no graphic blood or injury detail on dead bodies and skeletons. Suicide is referenced frequently, which continues the series tradition of tackling heavy subjects head on, though PEGI notes that suicides are referenced rather than directly shown. -
Language and innuendo
Players can expect some strong language including several of the classic swear words. There is also some sexual innuendo, such as a character joking that someone skipped a party because their girlfriend thought it was an orgy. It is edgy in a way that lines up with young adult characters but does not push into explicit territory. -
In game purchases
The listing mentions optional purchases such as new outfits and a digital deluxe upgrade. That suggests cosmetic packs and a premium edition with extra content or bonuses, which is now very common for narrative adventure games.
Putting all of this together, the tone of Life is Strange: Reunion sounds very familiar. It is emotional, occasionally dark, and focused on character driven drama with some supernatural or psychological twists layered on top. Fans of the earlier entries will likely feel right at home.
Leak Status and Release Speculation
Leaks are often a messy way for new games to come to light, but this one is unusually detailed. PEGI did not just list the title. It provided a full age rating breakdown, story summary, and monetization info before the page was pulled. That level of detail makes it very unlikely that this is a mistake or prank.
The most questionable part of the listing is the release date. It apparently showed March 27, 2025, which immediately raised eyebrows. There is a good chance this is a simple placeholder or even a typo, with someone still reflexively typing 2025 instead of 2026. Until Square Enix steps in with an official announcement, the exact launch timing should be treated as uncertain.
What seems solid is that Life is Strange: Reunion exists and is far enough along to go through the rating process. Given how regularly the series has seen new entries over the past decade, it makes sense that another game is coming. Life is Strange may not be the biggest blockbuster franchise in the world, but it has a reliable audience that enjoys the mix of heartfelt storytelling and player choice.
For now, players will have to wait for Square Enix or the current Life is Strange developers to confirm everything. When they do, expect an official reveal trailer that expands on the Caledon University setting, shows more of Max and Chloe’s reunion, and hints at how the deadly campus inferno will tie into the game’s choices and endings.
Until then, the PEGI slip up has at least given fans something concrete to speculate about. If you loved the emotional punch of the original Life is Strange and enjoy story driven games on PC, Life is Strange: Reunion is shaping up to be one to watch.
Original article and image: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/europes-pegi-game-rating-website-leaks-a-new-life-is-strange-game-and-it-sure-sounds-like-max-and-chloe-are-getting-back-together/
