In the latest financial report from Square Enix, it was revealed that the game Life is Strange: Double Exposure has been a financial disappointment for the company. This was highlighted by the president of Square Enix during a recent briefing on the company's performance. Despite efforts to mitigate losses through reduced development costs and the successful launch of the Dragon Quest 3 remake, Double Exposure's underwhelming sales have been a significant setback. Unfortunately, the exact sales numbers for this new installment of the Life is Strange series have not been disclosed, underscoring its poor commercial performance.
The news did not come as a shock to many, particularly given the lukewarm response from the franchise's dedicated fanbase upon the game's announcement. While there were initial hopes that Double Exposure would fulfill fan expectations, the end result fell short. The game's closing credits included a tease that "Max Caulfield will return," but with the game's financial failure, the future of her storyline now hangs in the balance.
During the financial report presentation, Square Enix remained tight-lipped about the specifics. The company has only described Double Exposure's performance as a "significant loss," a label previously applied to other underperforming titles such as 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 industry watchers to ponder what lies ahead.
