In the latest financial report from Square Enix, it was revealed that Life is Strange: Double Exposure has been a financial disappointment for the company. The president of Square Enix confirmed this during a recent performance briefing, highlighting that the game led to significant losses. These were somewhat mitigated by the company's efforts to cut development costs and the strong sales from the Dragon Quest 3 remake. However, specific sales numbers for Double Exposure were not disclosed, underscoring its poor market performance.
The underwhelming reception was not unexpected, as many long-time fans of the Life is Strange series had shown a lack of enthusiasm when the game was announced. Despite hopes that Double Exposure would resonate with the fanbase, the end result fell short of expectations. The game's credits included a tease with the message "Max Caulfield will return," but given its commercial failure, the likelihood of further installments now appears doubtful.
During the financial report presentation, Square Enix chose not to elaborate further on the matter. The company described the game's performance as a "significant loss," a label previously applied to other underperforming titles like Guardians of the Galaxy and certain entries in the Tomb Raider series. This classification casts a shadow over the future prospects of the Life is Strange franchise.
