The Life is Strange universe is expanding, and fans won’t have to wait long to see what’s next. Square Enix has officially scheduled a special broadcast for next week that promises to unveil the latest installment in the fan-favorite narrative franchise. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 20, when the reveal stream goes live at 12:30 pm ET. Excitingly, this new entry is confirmed to be targeting a launch window in 2026, meaning the wait for a new supernatural adventure won’t be overly extensive.
Currently, concrete details are scarce, adding fuel to the speculation fire. The cryptic video description encourages viewers to “Separate the real from the rumor…” but provides no hints about whether this will be a direct sequel, perhaps following up on 2024’s *Life is Strange: Double Exposure*, or a new storyline altogether. Furthermore, the question of which studio is leading development remains open. While original developer Don’t Nod is busy working on the upcoming sci-fi title *Aphelion* (also slated for a 2026 launch), Deck Nine—responsible for recent hits like *True Colors* and *Before the Storm*—is the likely candidate to continue shepherding the beloved franchise forward. All will be revealed next week.