According to the latest financial report from Square Enix, Life is Strange: Double Exposure has unfortunately been a financial disappointment for the company. This was candidly admitted by the president of Square Enix during a recent briefing where he outlined the company's performance. The financial losses incurred from Double Exposure were somewhat mitigated by the company's efforts to cut development costs and the strong sales of the Dragon Quest 3 remake. However, Square Enix has kept the exact sales figures for the new Life is Strange installment under wraps, which only underscores its poor commercial performance.
The disappointing outcome was not unexpected, given the lukewarm response from the franchise's dedicated fanbase following the game's announcement. Despite high hopes that Double Exposure would resonate with fans, the final product fell short of expectations. The game's end credits included a teaser stating that "Max Caulfield will return," yet with the current financial situation, the likelihood of furthering her story appears increasingly uncertain.
During the financial report presentation, Square Enix chose not to delve into specifics about Double Exposure. The company has officially 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 of the Life is Strange franchise, leaving fans and investors alike to ponder what lies ahead.