Life Is Strange: Reunion release date, launch time, pre-orders and what to expect

The Life Is Strange: Reunion release date is upon us, and so we've got everything you need to know about the highly anticipated fifth instalment of the series, including the launch time, pre-orders, what platforms it's coming to and some trailers.

Announced only in January, it's been a refreshingly short wait between the reveal and the launch date, something that cannot be said for The Elder Scrolls 6 or Grand Theft Auto 6. Perhaps the number six curse will come to Life Is Strange for the next instalment...

On the topic of waiting, we also have the Life Is Strange series to look forward to from Amazon Prime Video, following the highly successful Fallout adaptation.

If you've still got some of the games in your collection, it's worth checking out the Life Is Strange Remastered Collection and True Colors.

But, as for the Life Is Strange: Reunion release date, read on!

When is the Life Is Strange: Reunion release date?

Life Is Strange: Reunion releases on 26 March 2026 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Unlike the very first game, Reunion will not release in an episodic format, with the entire game instead releasing all at once on the same day.

This was confirmed in the official announcement trailer that was released in January 2026.

When is the Life Is Strange: Reunion launch time?

The UK launch time for Life Is Strange: Reunion is 12am GMT for consoles and 4pm GMT for PC.

In essence, the console version will go live at midnight at your local time, but the PC version will launch simultaneously.

As for the rest of the world, you can check out the console and PC launches down below:

• West US (Los Angeles) – Console 12am PDT, PC 9am PDT
• Central US (Chicago) – Console 12am CDT, PC 11am CDT
• East US (New York) – Console 12am EDT, PC 12pm EDT
• Brazil (São Paulo) – Console 12am BRT, PC 1pm BRT
• UK (London) – Console 12am GMT, PC 4pm GMT
• Central Europe (Berlin) – Console 12am CET, PC 5pm CET
• Middle East (Riyadh) – Console 12am AST, PC 7pm AST
• Japan (Tokyo) – Console 12am JST, PC 1am JST
• Australia (Sydney) – Console 12am AEDT, PC 3am AEDT

Can I pre-order Life Is Strange: Reunion?

Yes, Life Is Strange: Reunion is available for pre-order.

There are a few different versions: the standard edition, Deluxe Edition and Collector's Edition, with the Collector's Edition only being available for purchase through the Square Enix store, though it is not available as of writing.

The standard edition just comes with the game, and the Deluxe Edition includes:

• Life Is Strange: Reunion - the complete game
• Digital Mini Soundtrack
• Digital Art Book
• Digital Comic
• Exclusive Behind the Scenes Documentary with Hannah Telle and Rhianna DeVries

The Collector's Edition includes:

• COLLECTOR'S GOODS BOX AND SLEEVE with exclusive artwork by ILYA KUVSHINOV!
• 2” Vinyl Soundtrack
• Double-Sided DRUGSTORE MAKEUP 24” x 12” Poster
• Rewind Symbol Felt Slipmat
• 3x Custom Double-Sided Guitar Plectrums – with 6 unique designs
• 3x Polaroid Art Cards – celebrating Max and Chloe

And for the cheapest Life Is Strange: Reunion pre-orders, check out the links below!

• Pre-order Life Is Strange: Reunion for PlayStation 5 from Amazon
• Pre-order Life Is Strange: Reunion for Xbox Series X/S from Amazon
• Pre-order Life Is Strange: Reunion for PC (Steam) from Loaded
• Pre-order Life Is Strange: Reunion Deluxe Edition for PC (Steam) from Loaded

Which consoles and platforms can play Life Is Strange: Reunion?

Life Is Strange: Reunion is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Looking at the PC specs, it looks as if it would be playable on handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck, which would also suggest that it is a prime candidate for a Nintendo Switch 2 port, but currently, there is nothing official on that front.

The previous game, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, did receive a Switch port, so it's not completely out of the question that we could see one down the line.

If an announcement is made, we will be sure to update you as soon as possible, but if you're looking for something to play on your Switch 2, then be sure to check out all the upcoming games in 2026 and beyond!

What to expect from Life Is Strange: Reunion

Life Is Strange: Reunion will follow Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, who reunite at Caledon University.

As a blazing inferno approaches the university campus, Chloe finds herself struggling with memories of a life and death that she hasn't experienced, with Max helping her deal with them.

Max's 'rewind' ability that allows her to manipulate time, and Chloe's 'backtalk' ability that helps her confront other characters, both return.

The choices the player has made in the very first game and 2024's Double Exposure impact the way Chloe and Max's relationship and fate play out, reflected in the game's branching dialogue.

According to publisher Square Enix, Life Is Strange: Reunion is set to tell the conclusion of Max and Chloe's story.

While the series as a whole has been a favourite among both players and critics, Double Exposure received mixed reviews from both, and fans will be hoping that developer Deck Nine Games will be able to improve on it to give Max and Chloe the send off they so richly deserve.

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