"Life is Strange Series Faces Potential Closure"

According to the latest financial report from Square Enix, the game *Life is Strange: Double Exposure* has emerged as a financial disappointment for the company. This was disclosed by the president of Square Enix during a recent briefing on the company's performance. The financial losses incurred from *Double Exposure* were somewhat mitigated by efforts to cut development costs and the successful launch of the *Dragon Quest 3* remake. However, the specific sales figures for the new *Life is Strange* installment were not revealed, further underscoring its poor commercial performance.

The disappointing results did not catch many by surprise, particularly given the lukewarm response from the franchise's long-time fans upon the game's announcement. Despite high initial hopes that the project would meet fan expectations, the final product fell short. The game's end credits included a message promising that "Max Caulfield will return," yet the future of continuing her story now appears highly uncertain.

During the financial report presentation, Square Enix chose not to provide additional comments. It is known, however, that the company has described the game's performance as a "significant loss," a label previously applied to titles like *Guardians of the Galaxy* and certain entries in the *Tomb Raider* series, which also underperformed. This characterization raises serious concerns about the future viability of the *Life is Strange* franchise.