"Life is Strange Series Nears End"

According to the latest financial report from Square Enix, the game *Life is Strange: Double Exposure* has unfortunately turned out to be a financial disappointment for the company. This was disclosed by the president of Square Enix during a recent briefing where he discussed the company's performance outcomes. While the losses incurred from *Double Exposure* were somewhat mitigated by efforts to cut development costs and the successful launch of the *Dragon Quest 3* remake, the specific sales numbers for the new *Life is Strange* installment have not been revealed, further emphasizing its lackluster market performance.

The disappointing results did not come as a shock to many, particularly given the lukewarm response from the franchise's long-time fans following the game's announcement. Despite high hopes that the project would live up to fan expectations, the end product fell short. The game's closing credits included a message indicating that "Max Caulfield will return", yet the future of this storyline now hangs in the balance.

Square Enix chose not to elaborate during the financial report presentation. It is only known that the company has described the game's performance as a "significant loss"—a designation previously applied to games like *Guardians of the Galaxy* and certain entries in the *Tomb Raider* series, which also underperformed in their respective markets. This development casts serious uncertainty over the future direction of the *Life is Strange* franchise.