Is the story connected to Life Is Strange somehow?

[TofuStranger]

I'm curious why this is called Life Is Strange 2, is it actually a sequel somehow? Are the stories actually connected in any way? I have not played LIS2 obviously but I played the first one and liked it

[smolNprecious]

There are some loose connections and vague references but it's not a continuation of Max & Chloe's story.

[Rachel D.]

Not connected at all, in ep. 4 or 5 I believe in earlier ones you get to see hints on life is strange but these are preety much just references on it you can always look this up on YouTube and watch a video, the only reason the game is called life is strange 2 was mainly (my guess) marketing reason, because if I'm not wrong people thought THIS GAME was gonna be a max and chole game - Turns out not!

But yeah whatever works best if you want to play this for yourself and see these references and a brand new storyline go ahead otherwise this game isn't related to the first game.

[Qiana]

Originally posted by TofuStranger:

I'm curious why this is called Life Is Strange 2, is it actually a sequel somehow?
Are the stories actually connected in any way?

Long story short:

Dontnod had a vision of LIS games as: each game a new set of characters and a new superpower, in a different location, but within the same "universe".

The games are connected by the same "universe" and small references to other games.

For example:

Childs' mother in Captain Spirit was a student of Blackwell's and the teacher's model. Childs' hometown is where the main characters of LIS2 will visit their family. Arcadia is shown in LIS2, as well as a phone call with people you know from Arcadia, etc. Some characters reappear, but it is not a direct sequel.

If you don't mind spoilers, this is a good place to start:

https://life-is-strange.fandom.com/wiki/Life_is_Strange_Wiki

[Rachel D.]

Originally posted by Qiana:

Originally posted by TofuStranger:

I'm curious why this is called Life Is Strange 2, is it actually a sequel somehow?
Are the stories actually connected in any way?

Long story short:

Dontnod had a vision of LIS games as: each game a new set of characters and a new superpower, in a different location, but within the same "universe".

The games are connected by the same "universe" and small references to other games.

For example:

Childs' mother in Captain Spirit was a student of Blackwell's and the teacher's model. Childs' hometown is where the main characters of LIS2 will visit their family. Arcadia is shown in LIS2, as well as a phone call with people you know from Arcadia, etc. Some characters reappear, but it is not a direct sequel.

If you don't mind spoilers, this is a good place to start:

https://life-is-strange.fandom.com/wiki/Life_is_Strange_Wiki

I didn't know that one detail! Either that or I didn't remember lol.

Sometimes I do wonder if their years on their games get confusing sometimes tho

[S1lent_GR]

Bro leave all that crap and hear me out. If you enjoyed the 1st game you might as well enjoy the 2nd also. Life is strange is not Max and Chloe only. This is an extremely underrated game. I highly recommend it!

[Rachel D.]

Originally posted by S1lent_GR:

Bro leave all that crap and hear me out. If you enjoyed the 1st game you might as well enjoy the 2nd also. Life is strange is not Max and Chloe only. This is an extremely underrated game. I highly recommend it!

Personally any newer game they make is underrated! (Unfortunately people don't recognize this game well enough..)

[Marshall of the Templars]

Originally posted by TofuStranger:

I'm curious why this is called Life Is Strange 2, is it actually a sequel somehow?

Dontnod wanted to capitalize off the Life is Strange brand name by purposefully titling this game as "2"... when in reality it's a spinoff that merely takes place in the same "universe".

If you want the real sequel, well it was just announced earlier today:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874000/Life_is_Strange_Double_Exposure/

[S1lent_GR]

Originally posted by Marshall of the Templars:

Originally posted by TofuStranger:

I'm curious why this is called Life Is Strange 2, is it actually a sequel somehow?

Dontnod wanted to capitalize off the Life is Strange brand name by purposefully titling this game as "2"... when in reality it's a spinoff that merely takes place in the same "universe".

If you want the real sequel, well it was just announced earlier today:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874000/Life_is_Strange_Double_Exposure/

Imagine how desperate you are to post this here. Life is strange 2 still has connections with 1 but i guess you never played it because you are stuck with 1. Pathetic.

[Qiana]

Originally posted by Marshall of the Templars:

Dontnod wanted to capitalize off the Life is Strange brand name by purposefully titling this game as "2"... when in reality it's a spinoff that merely takes place in the same "universe".

Wrong. Dontnod had a "vision", but the players didn't share it.
And now, they are releasing "just another cash grab".
By Square Enix and Deck Nine, not Dontnod.

[S1lent_GR]

Originally posted by Qiana:

Originally posted by Marshall of the Templars:

Dontnod wanted to capitalize off the Life is Strange brand name by purposefully titling this game as "2"... when in reality it's a spinoff that merely takes place in the same "universe".

Wrong. Dontnod had a "vision", but the players didn't share it.
And now, they are releasing "just another cash grab".
By Square Enix and Deck Nine, not Dontnod.

Exactly, well said!

[Qiana]

Originally posted by S1lent_GR:

Originally posted by Marshall of the Templars:

If you want the real sequel, well ...

Imagine how desperate you are to post this here. Life is strange 2 still has connections with 1 but i guess you never played it because you are stuck with 1. Pathetic.

Some people can't let go easily.

[S1lent_GR]

Originally posted by Qiana:

Originally posted by S1lent_GR:

Imagine how desperate you are to post this here. Life is strange 2 still has connections with 1 but i guess you never played it because you are stuck with 1. Pathetic.

Some people can't let go easily.

They need to learn then. Sometimes you just have to let go even in irl.

[P1nkLem0n4d3]

It's being considered an "alternate sequel" so idk.

[Rachel D.]

Either way, it's considered a cash grab on whoevers part and a fulfillment for fans mostly lol

[Marshall of the Templars]

Originally posted by S1lent_GR:

Imagine how desperate you are to post this here. Life is strange 2 still has connections with 1 but i guess you never played it because you are stuck with 1. Pathetic.

1. Never implied LiS 2 had zero links with the first game. And I wasn't trying to de-legitimize LiS 2.
2. I last played LiS 2 back in 2020 - with 34.9 hours on my Steam profile. Thought it was alright. At least it wasn't terrible like Twin Mirror.

Originally posted by Qiana:

Wrong. Dontnod had a "vision", but the players didn't share it.
And now, they are releasing "just another cash grab".
By Square Enix and Deck Nine, not Dontnod.

If you ask me, outside of the stuff in your initial post on this thread, Dontnod's vision seemed rather nebulous. Especially when compared to something such as the various phases in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Also, if Double Exposure turns out to be a dumpster fire, I'll definitely call it out as a cash grab. Right now, I'll reserve judgement until the game releases.