According to the latest financial report from Square Enix, the game Life is Strange: Double Exposure has proven to be a financial disappointment for the company. This was confirmed by the president of Square Enix during a recent briefing where he shared the company's performance results. The financial losses incurred from Double Exposure were somewhat mitigated by cost-cutting measures in development and the successful launch of the Dragon Quest 3 remake. However, the specific sales numbers for this latest addition to the Life is Strange series have not been disclosed, further emphasizing its poor commercial performance.
The underwhelming reception was not unexpected, given the lukewarm response from the franchise's dedicated fanbase upon the game's announcement. Despite high hopes that the project would resonate with fans, the final product fell short of expectations. The game's end credits included a message promising that "Max Caulfield will return," yet the future of this storyline now appears uncertain.
During the financial report presentation, Square Enix remained tight-lipped about the situation. The only detail shared was that the performance of Double Exposure was described as a "significant loss," a label previously applied to games like Guardians of the Galaxy and certain entries in the Tomb Raider series, which also struggled commercially. This development casts serious doubt on the future prospects of the Life is Strange franchise.
