According to the latest financial report from Square Enix, the game Life is Strange: Double Exposure has been identified as a financial disappointment for the company. This revelation was made by the president of Square Enix during a recent briefing where he shared the company's performance results. The financial losses incurred from 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, Square Enix has kept the exact sales numbers for the new Life is Strange installment under wraps, which only underscores its poor commercial reception.
The news of Double Exposure's financial failure did not come as a shock to many, particularly given the lukewarm response from the franchise's long-time fans when the game was first announced. Despite high hopes that the project would resonate with its audience, the final product fell short of expectations. The game's end credits included a teaser message that "Max Caulfield will return", but the likelihood of furthering her story now appears highly uncertain.
During the financial report presentation, Square Enix opted to remain silent on the matter. It is known, however, that the company has categorized the game's performance as a "significant loss"—a designation previously applied to titles such as Guardians of the Galaxy and certain entries in the Tomb Raider series, which also struggled commercially. This classification raises serious concerns about the future viability of the Life is Strange franchise.
