Life is Strange: Double Exposure has finally been released worldwide — well, sort of. Players who purchased a specific edition of the game can access a portion of it right now, while the rest will have to wait until the official release date on October 29.
This staggered release can be quite confusing for players who simply want to buy the game and start playing. If you’re one of them, you’ve come to the right place. The guide below explains everything you need to know about the different editions of the game and the available pre-order bonuses.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure - All Available Platforms
Learn where Life is Strange: Double Exposure is available to play, with details on supported systems and availability across different stores.
Are There Pre-Order Bonuses for Life is Strange: Double Exposure?
Life is Strange: Double Exposure doesn’t offer any significant pre-order bonuses. However, pre-ordering still comes with some perks. Players who pre-order the Ultimate Edition can access the first two chapters right away, while the rest of the game will unlock on October 29 alongside the standard release.
There’s no time limit on this early access, and you’ll be able to carry your progress over into the full game. Other than early access to those chapters, there are no additional benefits to pre-ordering Life is Strange: Double Exposure.
How to Carry Over Progress in Life is Strange: Double Exposure
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Different Editions of Life is Strange: Double Exposure Explained
Life is Strange: Double Exposure offers three different editions, each priced higher than the previous one: the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Ultimate Edition. Details about each edition are explained below.
Standard Edition of Life is Strange: Double Exposure
The Standard Edition includes exactly what you'd expect — just the base game, with no additional content or extras. This edition will set you back $49.99.
Deluxe Edition of Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Deluxe Edition of Life is Strange: Double Exposure is suitable for players who want a bit of pizzazz in their games. The edition costs $10 more than the standard edition and comes with the base game and two different outfit packs. Each outfit pack contains 5 outfits each, meaning players will receive a total of 10 outfits for Max Caulfield.
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Spooky Outfit Pack
- Just Haunt It! Coat
- Maxidermy Indoor Outfit
- Ragdoll Max Indoor Outfit
- Max Ghoulfield Indoor Outfit
- Max O’Lantern Indoor Outfit
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Decades Outfit Pack
- 90s Grunge Coat
- 50s Rockabilly Indoor Outfit
- 60s Psychedelia Indoor Outfit
- 70s Flower Power Indoor Outfit
- 80s Mallrat Indoor Outfit
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Ultimate Edition of Life is Strange: Double Exposure
The Ultimate Edition of Life is Strange: Double Exposure is designed for the most dedicated fans. As the most expensive option, at $79.99, it includes the most content, offering several additional outfit packs along with exclusive cat-themed content. In addition to the base game, the Ultimate Edition includes the following content:
- Two Weeks Early Access to Chapters 1 and 2
- Spooky Outfit Pack
- Decades Outfit Pack
- Final Fantasy VII Outfit Pack: Moogle coat and indoor outfits Chocobo, Cactuar, Bomb, and Tonberry.
- Fan Favorite Outfit Pack: Hawt Dawg Man coat and indoor outfits Free Bird, Classic Doe, Wolf Squad, and Misfit Skull.
- Paw Prints Cat Outfit Pack: Leopard Print Camo coat and indoor outfits Awesome Pawsome, Peek Purple, Feline Fine, and Hang In There.
- Exclusive Cat Content: A side mission related to a lost cat.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 71 /100 Critics Rec: 54%
- Released
- October 29, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature: Mild Blood, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Deck Nine
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Franchise
- Life is Strange
WHERE TO PLAY
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Adventure
