According to the latest financial report from Square Enix, the game Life is Strange: Double Exposure has unfortunately been a financial disappointment for the company. This was candidly acknowledged by Square Enix's president during a recent briefing where he discussed 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 successful launch of the Dragon Quest 3 remake. However, the specific sales numbers for the latest Life is Strange installment have not been disclosed, which only underscores its poor commercial reception.
The disappointing outcome did not come as a shock to many, particularly given the lukewarm response from the franchise's dedicated fanbase following 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 teaser message stating that "Max Caulfield will return," but given the current circumstances, the likelihood of continuing her story appears increasingly doubtful.
During the financial report presentation, Square Enix chose not to elaborate further on the matter. The only information released was that the game's performance was described 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 prospects of the Life is Strange franchise.
