"Life is Strange Series Nears End"

According to the latest financial report from Square Enix, the game *Life is Strange: Double Exposure* has been declared a financial failure. The president of Square Enix disclosed this during a recent briefing on the company's performance. The financial losses incurred by *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, specific sales figures for *Life is Strange: Double Exposure* were not disclosed, further underscoring its poor commercial performance.

The disappointing outcome did not come as a shock to many, given the lukewarm response from the franchise's long-time fans upon the game's announcement. Although there were high hopes that the project would resonate with fans, the final product fell short of expectations. The end credits of *Double Exposure* included a message hinting at a continuation with "Max Caulfield will return," but the likelihood of furthering the story now appears slim.

Square Enix chose not to elaborate further during the financial report presentation. The only information released is that the game's performance was described as a "significant loss," a label previously applied to underperforming titles like *Guardians of the Galaxy* and certain entries in the *Tomb Raider* series. This development casts serious doubt on the future of the *Life is Strange* franchise.